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Prawn chilli & garlic ravioli by Sainsbury's taste the difference
Sainsbury's taste the difference

Prawn chilli & garlic ravioli

Barcode 00434799
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Prawn chilli & garlic ravioli is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditionally prepared components (pasta, dairy, seafood, vegetables, herbs, basic thickeners like corn starch). It does not contain industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial flavorings, or refined industrial syrups, so under NOVA it would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fresh egg pasta (40%) (wheat flour)
  • OK
    free range egg (21%)
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    prawn (pandalus borealis) (crustacean) (14%)
  • OK
    breadcrumbs
    Crushed or ground bread used as a coating or extender in dishes; made from wheat flour and salt.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    bechamel sauce (cows' milk, wheat flour)
  • OK
    butter (cow's milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
  • OK
    corn starch
    A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    mozzarella (6%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    hot pepper cream (2.5%) (chilli peppers (54%), sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, sundried tomato, basil, garlic, salt)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    lobster broth (lobster (homarus americanus) (crusteacean), water, onion, white wine, tomato, olive oil)
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    garlic (0.4%)
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    chives
    A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
  • OK
    lemon peel (0.1%)

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Common questions about Prawn chilli & garlic ravioli

Is Prawn chilli & garlic ravioli ultra-processed?

No — Prawn chilli & garlic ravioli by Sainsbury's taste the difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditionally prepared components (pasta, dairy, seafood, vegetables, herbs, basic thickeners like corn starch). It does not contain industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial flavorings, or refined industrial syrups, so under NOVA it would not be classified as ultra-processed.

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.

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