cucina

spinach & ricotta tortellini

Barcode 4061459803570

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Yes — spinach & ricotta tortellini is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “flavouring,” which indicates added industrial flavoring agents not normally used in home cooking. All it takes is one such ultra-processed additive for the whole product to be considered UPF under NOVA-style rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pasta (wheat flour)
OK

pasteurised egg (20%)
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

ricotta cheese (17%) (ricotta cheese (milk))
OK

salt

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

breadcrumbs

Small, coarse pieces of baked or fried bread typically used for coating or topping dishes; made from flour, water and usually added salt. In this case, it lists wheat flour and water as ingredients.
OK

yeast

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

spinach

A leafy green vegetable high in iron, calcium, and vitamins. The percentage indicates approximate content in a product, not a standalone ingredient statement.
OK

medium fat hard cheese (milk)

A hard cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content, often aged and used in cooking or as a table cheese.
OK

sunflower oil

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

whey powder

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

vegetable fibre

Plant-derived dietary fibre often used as a texture enhancer or bulking agent.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

potato starch

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

garlic powder

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Healthier alternatives

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Not Ultra-Processed

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Common questions about spinach & ricotta tortellini

Is spinach & ricotta tortellini ultra-processed?

Yes — spinach & ricotta tortellini by cucina is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes “flavouring,” which indicates added industrial flavoring agents not normally used in home cooking. All it takes is one such ultra-processed additive for the whole product to be considered UPF under NOVA-style rules.

Which ingredients in spinach & ricotta tortellini are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in spinach & ricotta tortellini as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to spinach & ricotta tortellini?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tortellini Mit Schinken - Tortellini Con Prosciutto Crudo by Bertagni, Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini by Dell’Ugo. 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?

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.