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Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli by Sainsburys
Sainsburys

Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli

Barcode 00434973
Scanned  37  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains whey powder (cows' milk), which is an industrially processed dairy ingredient pre-identified as UPF. Other ingredients like fully refined soybean oil also contribute to its ultra-processed status.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    fresh egg pasta
    Pasta dough made from wheat flour with whole eggs and durum wheat semolina, typically used for fresh pasta products.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    butternut squash
    A winter squash with orange flesh, used cooked or roasted in a variety of dishes.
  • 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
    vegetable oil
    A blend of refined vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, corn, and fully refined soybean) used as a cooking fat.
  • OK
    mascarpone cheese
    A creamy cheese made from cow's milk with cream, often stabilized with citric acid as an acidity regulator.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    butter (cow's milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
  • 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
    medium-fat hard cheese (cow's milk)
    A firm, aged cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content; commonly used for slicing or grating.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sage
    A culinary herb used to season dishes; typically used fresh or dried.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli

Is Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli ultra-processed?

Yes — Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains whey powder (cows' milk), which is an industrially processed dairy ingredient pre-identified as UPF. Other ingredients like fully refined soybean oil also contribute to its ultra-processed status.

Which ingredients in Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli as an ultra-processed marker: whey powder (cow's milk). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Butternut Squash & Sage Ravioli?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spinach ravioli by Sainsbury's,Plant Pioneers, Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli by Waitrose, Spinach and ricotta ravioli by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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