Pork Filled Pasta

Barcode 4001063124678

Yes — Pork Filled Pasta is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains whey powder and natural flavourings, which are industrial ingredients/additives used in processed meat fillings and prepared pasta products.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasta 65%: soft wheat flour

Pasta product made with 65% soft wheat flour (farina di grano tenero).
OK

egg 30%

Eggs as a basic animal protein ingredient commonly used in foods.
OK

durum wheat semolina. filling 35%: pork

Durum wheat semolina used as a base for pasta with a pork filling.
OK

breadcrumbs (soft wheat flour, water, salt, yeast)

Breadcrumbs made from wheat flour, water, salt, and yeast; a basic processed starch-based ingredient used for coating or bulking.
OK

raw ham (pork, salt)

Cured ham made from pork with salt; a minimally processed meat product.
OK

whey powder

Powder derived from whey, the liquid left after curdling milk, often dried for use as a dairy ingredient or supplement.
UPF

natural flavors

Concentrated flavor extracts used to impart aroma, often derived from natural sources; considered an additive.
OK

salt

Common edible mineral consisting primarily of sodium chloride, used to season and preserve foods.
OK

nutmeg

A common dried spice ground from the seed of Myristica fragrans, used to add warm, sweet‑spicy aroma to sweet and savory dishes.
OK

black pepper (may contain tree nuts)

Ground or whole fruit of Piper nigrum, a basic culinary spice used for heat and aroma; the parenthetical notice is an allergen precaution rather than an ingredient itself.
OK

fish

Animal protein from various species, used as a staple ingredient in many cuisines.
OK

crustaceans

Edible members of the subphylum Crustacea, including shrimp, crab, lobster. Commonly used as seafood ingredient.
OK

mollusks

Invertebrate animals with a soft body, usually with a shell, such as clams, mussels, and scallops; used as seafood ingredient.
OK

mustard

A ground seed condiment used to season foods; a basic culinary ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
OK

soy

A legume used as a basic ingredient in many foods; can be processed into products like tofu, sauce, or oil but in its simple form refers to soybeans.
OK

celery

Crunchy stalks of a plant used as a vegetable in cooking for texture and aroma.

Common questions about Pork Filled Pasta

Is Pork Filled Pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Filled Pasta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains whey powder and natural flavourings, which are industrial ingredients/additives used in processed meat fillings and prepared pasta products.

Which ingredients in Pork Filled Pasta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pork Filled Pasta as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavors. 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.