Sainsbury's

Chicken & Bacon Tortelloni

Barcode 00336772

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Yes — Chicken & Bacon Tortelloni is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives: whey powder (industrially processed dairy fraction), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), dextrose (refined isolated sugar), fully refined soybean oil (highly processed vegetable oil), and preservatives such as sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, as well as antioxidant sodium ascorbate. Presence of any such industrial formulations places the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

2 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.
OK

chicken (8%)
OK

smoked bacon (8%) (pork (96%), salt, flavourings, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate; preservative: sodium nitrite)
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.
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

speck (pork (96%), salt, dextrose, cumin powder, garlic powder, pepper, rosemary, juniper berry, preservatives: sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)
OK

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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

garlic powder

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

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
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 Chicken & Bacon Tortelloni

Is Chicken & Bacon Tortelloni ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken & Bacon Tortelloni by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients/additives: whey powder (industrially processed dairy fraction), flavourings (industrial flavour additives), dextrose (refined isolated sugar), fully refined soybean oil (highly processed vegetable oil), and preservatives such as sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, as well as antioxidant sodium ascorbate. Presence of any such industrial formulations places the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Chicken & Bacon Tortelloni are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chicken & Bacon Tortelloni as ultra-processed markers: 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.