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No — Pesto Siciliano is not ultra-processed.
The ingredients are mainly basic culinary items: basil, sunflower oil, potato flakes, sugar, salt, vegetable fibres (carrot, peas), garlic, parsley, chili, and simple acidity regulators (lactic acid, ascorbic acid). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Acidity regulators like lactic acid and ascorbic acid are allowed basic additives under the instructions, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food (NOVA UPF).
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No — Pesto Siciliano by Italiamo is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are mainly basic culinary items: basil, sunflower oil, potato flakes, sugar, salt, vegetable fibres (carrot, peas), garlic, parsley, chili, and simple acidity regulators (lactic acid, ascorbic acid). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings. Acidity regulators like lactic acid and ascorbic acid are allowed basic additives under the instructions, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food (NOVA UPF).
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.
