Italiamo

Porcini Mushroom and Ricotta Tortelloni

Barcode 4056489009207

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Yes — Porcini Mushroom and Ricotta Tortelloni is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as plant fibres (chicory, bamboo) used as texture modifiers, whey powder, lactose, and natural flavourings, which are extracted/isolated ingredients rather than basic culinary components.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

53% porcini mushroom filling (15% porcini mushrooms, plant fibres [chicory, bamboo], 11% ricotta cheese ( milk ), 9% mushrooms, breadcrumbs [ wheat flour, yeast, salt], 9% mozzarella cheese ( milk ), 8% mascarpone [mascarpone cheese ( milk ), acid: citric acid], rice flour, rapeseed oil, onion, whey powder ( milk ), white wine ( sulphites ), iodised salt [salt, potassium iodate], parsley, lactose ( milk ), natural flavourings (contain milk ), garlic powder, black pepper)
OK

47% egg pasta ( wheat flour, 30% egg , durum wheat semolina)

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Common questions about Porcini Mushroom and Ricotta Tortelloni

Is Porcini Mushroom and Ricotta Tortelloni ultra-processed?

Yes — Porcini Mushroom and Ricotta Tortelloni by Italiamo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as plant fibres (chicory, bamboo) used as texture modifiers, whey powder, lactose, and natural flavourings, which are extracted/isolated ingredients rather than basic culinary components.

What are healthier alternatives to Porcini Mushroom and Ricotta Tortelloni?

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.

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?

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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.