Spaghetti Sausage Meal

Barcode 4056489903574

Yes — Spaghetti Sausage Meal is ultra-processed.

The product contains modified corn starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. It also likely includes industrially formulated sausage and tomato sauce components. Therefore it must be classified as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

spaghetti
OK

sausages
OK

tomato sauce
OK

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

modified corn starch

A processed starch produced from corn by modifying its starch molecules for improved stability and texture.
OK

spice

Diverse plant-derived flavoring agents used to season foods; typically used in small amounts.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.

Common questions about Spaghetti Sausage Meal

Is Spaghetti Sausage Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Spaghetti Sausage Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains modified corn starch, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. It also likely includes industrially formulated sausage and tomato sauce components. Therefore it must be classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Spaghetti Sausage Meal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spaghetti Sausage Meal as an ultra-processed marker: modified corn starch. 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.