Sainsbury’s

Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni

Barcode 00336710

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Yes — Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains whey powder (cows' milk), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. It also contains other UPF indicators including fully refined soybean oil and added flavourings. These are industrially processed ingredients and additives consistent with NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
OK

tomato concentrate (6%)
OK

mozzarella cheese (6%) (cows' milk)
OK

ricotta cheese (6%) (cows' milk)
OK

full fat hard cheese (6%) (cows' milk)
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

tomato (2.5%)
OK

sundried tomato (2.5%) (tomato)
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.
OK

vegetable oil (sunflower, rapeseed, fully refined soybean)
OK

lactose (cow's milk)

A naturally occurring disaccharide sugar derived from milk. It provides sweetness and body in dairy products.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

flavourings (cows' milk)

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Common questions about Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni

Is Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni 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 whey powder (cows' milk), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. It also contains other UPF indicators including fully refined soybean oil and added flavourings. These are industrially processed ingredients and additives consistent with NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato & Mozzarella Tortelloni as an ultra-processed marker: whey powder (cow's milk). 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.