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Four cheese tortelloni

Barcode 4056489523987

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Yes — Four cheese tortelloni is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/industrial formulations: whey powder and natural flavouring. Whey powder is an industrial dairy fraction, and natural flavouring is an added flavoring agent; both are markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

egg pasta with a cheese-flavoured filling

A pasta product where 62% of the product is egg pasta made from durum wheat semolina, combined with a cheese-flavoured filling.
OK

wheat flour

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

egg

A basic ingredient consisting of animal protein from eggs; a common staple.
OK

water

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

cheese flavoured filling (cheese filling)

Cheese-flavoured filling containing ricotta cheese and breadcrumbs; part of a ready-to-use filling in a stuffed pasta product.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

emmental semi-hard cheese (milk)

A semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk, typically with a nutty, mild flavor and characteristic holes.
OK

whey powder

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

sunflower oil

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

grated hard cheese (milk)

Shredded hard cheese derived from cow's milk, used as a topping or ingredient in dishes.
OK

gorgonzola pdo cheese (milk)

A blue-veined soft to semi-soft cheese from cow's milk with PDO designation.
OK

salt

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

natural flavouring

A natural flavoring added to foods; derived from natural sources; used as a flavoring agent. Often listed on labels with allergen advice. Considered a food additive and not a primary ingredient.
OK

fish

A basic protein ingredient derived from aquatic animals.
OK

molluscs

Edible group including clams, mussels, and other mollusks.
OK

mustard

Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.
OK

nuts and soy

A mixed ingredient containing nuts and soy; commonly used as a protein and fat source and may trigger nut/soy allergies.

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Common questions about Four cheese tortelloni

Is Four cheese tortelloni ultra-processed?

Yes — Four cheese tortelloni by Chef Select is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/industrial formulations: whey powder and natural flavouring. Whey powder is an industrial dairy fraction, and natural flavouring is an added flavoring agent; both are markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Four cheese tortelloni are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Four cheese tortelloni as ultra-processed markers: cheese flavoured filling (cheese filling), natural flavouring. 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.