By Sainsbury's

Smokey Chorizo Tortelloni

Barcode 00336680

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Smokey Chorizo Tortelloni is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, flavouring/flavourings, whey powder, antioxidants (sodium ascorbate), stabilisers (diphosphates, polyphosphates), and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). These additives and refined sugars are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

fresh egg pasta (wheat flour, pasteurised egg, durum wheat semolina)

Uncooked pasta made with wheat flour, eggs and semolina; a basic fresh pasta product often used in dishes like ravioli or tagliatelle.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

chorizo (15%) (pork, salt, paprika, glucose syrup, dextrose, flavouring, garlic, spices, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, stabilisers: diphosphates, polyphosphates, preservatives: sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

Cured or smoked pork sausage seasoned with paprika and a mix of additives (sweeteners, flavorings, antioxidants, stabilisers, and preservatives).
OK

ricotta cheese (cow's milk)

Fresh Italian cheese made from whey and milk, with a creamy texture suitable for pasta, desserts, or fillings.
OK

breadcrumbs

Small, coarse pieces of baked or fried bread typically used for coating or topping dishes; made from flour, water and usually added salt. In this case, it lists wheat flour and water as ingredients.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

smoked bacon

Cured and smoked pork product, typically sliced and used as a meat ingredient or breakfast item; contains pork, salt, added flavorings, and common curing agents such as sodium nitrite and ascorbate.
OK

corn fiber

A dietary fibre derived from corn, used as a bulking agent in foods.
UPF

whey powder (cow's milk)

Dairy-derived protein powder produced by separating whey from milk; often used as a protein supplement or food ingredient; processed isolate.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Smokey Chorizo Tortelloni

Is Smokey Chorizo Tortelloni ultra-processed?

Yes — Smokey Chorizo Tortelloni by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives, including glucose syrup, dextrose, flavouring/flavourings, whey powder, antioxidants (sodium ascorbate), stabilisers (diphosphates, polyphosphates), and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). These additives and refined sugars are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Smokey Chorizo Tortelloni are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Smokey Chorizo Tortelloni as ultra-processed markers: chorizo (15%) (pork, salt, paprika, glucose syrup, dextrose, flavouring, garlic, spices, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, stabilisers: diphosphates, polyphosphates, preservatives: sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), whey powder (cow's milk), flavourings. 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.