By Sainsbury's

Fusilli free from

Barcode 00227414

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fusilli free from is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which is an industrial additive used to improve texture and stability, placing it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

wholegrain rice flour

Flour milled from wholegrain brown rice, used as a gluten-free baking ingredient.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

quinoa flour

A fine, pale powder ground from quinoa seeds (Chenopodium quinoa). Used as a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour in baking and cooking.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

A common food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and blend oil and water in processed foods; derived from glycerides of fatty acids and often produced industrially.

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Common questions about Fusilli free from

Is Fusilli free from ultra-processed?

Yes — Fusilli free from by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which is an industrial additive used to improve texture and stability, placing it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Fusilli free from are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Fusilli free from as an ultra-processed marker: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.