Prawn Pasta

Barcode 29471089

No — Prawn Pasta is not ultra-processed.

This appears to be a prepared prawn pasta meal made from basic culinary ingredients: cooked durum wheat pasta, prawns, vegetables (onion, tomato, peppers, garlic, chilli), herbs, wine, oil, lemon juice, and seasoning. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked pasta (57%) (durum wheat semolina, water)
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cooked king prawns (crustacean) (10%)
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onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

white wine

A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
OK

oil

Basic culinary oil, likely vegetable or seed oil used for frying or cooking; neutral flavor profile.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

red peppers

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

red pepper puree
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

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

black pepper

A common spice consisting of dried peppercorns, used ground or cracked to add sharp, pungent heat and aroma to savory dishes.
OK

chillies

Dried or fresh peppers from Capsicum species, used to add heat and flavor to foods.

Common questions about Prawn Pasta

Is Prawn Pasta ultra-processed?

No — Prawn Pasta is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a prepared prawn pasta meal made from basic culinary ingredients: cooked durum wheat pasta, prawns, vegetables (onion, tomato, peppers, garlic, chilli), herbs, wine, oil, lemon juice, and seasoning. There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially processed syrups, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for an ultra-processed food.

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.