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Basil and Pine Nut Ravioli by Sainsbury's Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference

Basil and Pine Nut Ravioli

Barcode 00435154
Scanned  34  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Basil and Pine Nut Ravioli is not ultra-processed.

Contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, egg, semolina, cheese, basil, spinach, potato flakes, sunflower oil, nuts, salt, water) and only a simple acidity regulator (sodium hydrogen carbonate), which is a common leavening/alkalizing agent and not an ultra-processed additive under NOVA in this context.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fresh egg pasta (45%) (_wheat_ flour)
  • OK
    free range _egg_ (23%)
  • OK
    durum wheat semolina
    Coarse, durum wheat-derived semolina flour used for pasta and certain baked goods.
  • OK
    basil paste (4%)
  • OK
    spinach
    A leafy green vegetable rich in iron and vitamins, often eaten cooked or raw.
  • OK
    ricotta cheese (26%) (cows' _milk_)
  • OK
    whey powder (cows' _milk_)
  • OK
    basil paste (6%) (basil, sunflower oil, salt, acidity regulator: sodium hydrogen carbonate)
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    pine nuts
    Dried seeds of pine trees used in cooking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    hard grated cheese (cows' _milk_)

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Common questions about Basil and Pine Nut Ravioli

Is Basil and Pine Nut Ravioli ultra-processed?

No — Basil and Pine Nut Ravioli by Sainsbury's Taste the Difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains basic culinary ingredients (wheat flour, egg, semolina, cheese, basil, spinach, potato flakes, sunflower oil, nuts, salt, water) and only a simple acidity regulator (sodium hydrogen carbonate), which is a common leavening/alkalizing agent and not an ultra-processed additive under NOVA in this context.

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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