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Yes — Pastasaus m/Basilikum is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes "natürliche aromen" (natural flavors), which are industrially produced flavoring additives according to NOVA.
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Yes — Pastasaus m/Basilikum by Mutti, Oluf lorentzen as is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes "natürliche aromen" (natural flavors), which are industrially produced flavoring additives according to NOVA.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Pastasaus m/Basilikum as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tomato & Basil by Loyd Grossman, Tesco Tomato and Basil Sauce 350G by Tesco, Basilico Pasta Sauce by Filipp Beria. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.
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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.
