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No — Butternut Squash Mezzelune is not ultra-processed.
Not ultra-processed. This is a filled pasta made primarily from wheat, egg, butternut squash, dairy, vegetables oils, herbs, spices, salt, and basic starches. Lysozyme is a preservative derived from egg, but it is not an industrial formulation or additive that warrants an ultra-processed classification under the stated criteria. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined syrups, or highly processed oils are present.
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No — Butternut Squash Mezzelune by M&S Food is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Not ultra-processed. This is a filled pasta made primarily from wheat, egg, butternut squash, dairy, vegetables oils, herbs, spices, salt, and basic starches. Lysozyme is a preservative derived from egg, but it is not an industrial formulation or additive that warrants an ultra-processed classification under the stated criteria. No artificial sweeteners, flavorings, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined syrups, or highly processed oils are present.
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.