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No — Penne is not ultra-processed.
The only ingredient is durum wheat semolina, which is a basic minimally processed ingredient without any industrial additives, refined syrups, or flavorings. Therefore, this penne is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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No — Penne by Sainsbury's,Sainsburys,By sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The only ingredient is durum wheat semolina, which is a basic minimally processed ingredient without any industrial additives, refined syrups, or flavorings. Therefore, this penne is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.
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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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.