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Yes — Tortelloni Pesto Basilico is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil and an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), as well as added natural flavoring. These are industrially processed additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Yes — Tortelloni Pesto Basilico by Toque du Chef, chef select is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes fully hydrogenated rapeseed oil and an emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), as well as added natural flavoring. These are industrially processed additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni by Essential Waitrose, Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
