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Cheese & tomato tortellini

Barcode 4056489523949

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Yes — Cheese & tomato tortellini is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and also other extracted/isolated ingredients such as whey powder and potato starch. These industrially processed ingredients and additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

12% egg
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

6
OK

5% tomato paste (tomato, acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

ricotta soft cheese (milk) (contains acidity regulator: citric acid)
OK

whey powder

Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
OK

breadcrumbs (wheat flour, salt, yeast)
OK

3% grana padano hard cheese p.d.o. (milk) (contains processing aid: egg lysozyme)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

3% double concentrated tomato purée
OK

vegetable fibre (bamboo, psyllium)
OK

potato granulates
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

garlic

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.

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Common questions about Cheese & tomato tortellini

Is Cheese & tomato tortellini ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheese & tomato tortellini by ChefSelect is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and also other extracted/isolated ingredients such as whey powder and potato starch. These industrially processed ingredients and additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Cheese & tomato tortellini are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cheese & tomato tortellini as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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?

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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.