Sainsbury's

Gnocchi

Barcode 00636186

Scanned 86 times by Nomi users

Yes — Gnocchi is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because added flavourings indicate ultra-processing.

UPF: The product contains flavouring in the potato flakes and a separate milk flavouring. Natural or artificial flavourings are industrial additives associated with ultra-processing. The other ingredients, including dehydrated potato, wheat flour, cornflour, durum wheat semolina, salt, citric acid, and sorbic acid, do not independently determine the classification here.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

potato flakes (20%) (dehydrated potato, turmeric, flavouring)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

flavouring (cows' milk)
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

sorbic acid

Common preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast and fungal growth in foods. Typically used in jams, cheeses, baked goods, and beverages.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

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Common questions about Gnocchi

Is Gnocchi ultra-processed?

Yes — Gnocchi by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). UPF: The product contains flavouring in the potato flakes and a separate milk flavouring. Natural or artificial flavourings are industrial additives associated with ultra-processing. The other ingredients, including dehydrated potato, wheat flour, cornflour, durum wheat semolina, salt, citric acid, and sorbic acid, do not independently determine the classification here.

What are healthier alternatives to Gnocchi?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pan-Fry Gnocchi by Rana, Dell' Ugo Pumpkin Gnocchi by Dell' Ugo. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.