ΤΟΜΑΤΟ & HERB Pasta Sauce Made in Italy

Tesco

5063250554384

Processing

Not recorded

A gap in the source, not a sign it is unprocessed

Additives listed

1

0 we grade moderate or higher

Counted from the label, not by quantity

Salt per 100g

0.68g

Medium

UK FSA front of pack threshold

Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.

This label lists 1 acidity regulator.

E330 Citric acid
Acidity regulator
No real concern strong evidence

What it is. A mild acid found naturally in citrus fruit, made commercially by fermentation.

Why it is used. Adds tartness, balances flavour and helps preserve. One of the most used additives in food.

What the evidence says. Safe at food levels. No credible health concern for the additive itself.

Regulatory status UK Permitted EU Permitted US Permitted

Permitted freely.

Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E330

Tomato (46%), Tomato Purée (25%), Water, Cornflour, Onion, Supr Basil (1.5%), Salt, Garlic Purée, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Oregano, Black Pepper. Made using EU basil and non-UK [EU & non-EU] oregano. Suitable for vegans STORAGE

As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.

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