Tomato Chicken Pasta

Barcode 032515877433

Yes — Tomato Chicken Pasta is ultra-processed.

This chicken and tomato pasta meal is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed additives and ingredients. These include flavouring and paprika extract, which are added to modify flavor and color. It also contains glucose, an isolated refined sugar used as a sweetener and texture modifier. The presence of these ultra-processed ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification, even though it also contains many minimally processed components like pasta, vegetables, and herbs.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pasta
OK

water

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

durum wheat semolina

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

chicken breast

A lean, boneless cut of chicken meat from the pectoral area; commonly used protein in cooking.
OK

red peppers

Fresh bell peppers; sweet, crunchy vegetables used as a vegetable. Ready-to-eat raw ingredient.
OK

roasted onion
OK

sunblush tomatoe
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

sunblush tomato
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

powdered sugar
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

glucose

A simple monosaccharide (basic sugar) commonly used as a sweetener and energy source in foods.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

dried mint

Dried leaves of the mint plant used as a seasoning or herb, imparting a cool, aromatic flavor to dishes and beverages.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

allergy advice
OK

storage

Common questions about Tomato Chicken Pasta

Is Tomato Chicken Pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato Chicken Pasta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chicken and tomato pasta meal is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrially processed additives and ingredients. These include flavouring and paprika extract, which are added to modify flavor and color. It also contains glucose, an isolated refined sugar used as a sweetener and texture modifier. The presence of these ultra-processed ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA classification, even though it also contains many minimally processed components like pasta, vegetables, and herbs.

Which ingredients in Tomato Chicken Pasta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Tomato Chicken Pasta as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.