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Pasta Bake, Tomato & Herb by Aldi
Aldi

Pasta Bake, Tomato & Herb

Barcode 4088600084244
Scanned  25  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Pasta Bake, Tomato & Herb is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified maize starch, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, flavouring, and flavourings, as well as flavoured yeast extract. These are industrial formulations and additives used for thickening, stabilising, and enhancing flavour, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomato puree from concentrate (70%)
  • OK
    tomatoes
    A common fleshy fruit used as a vegetable in salads, sauces and cooking; rich in water and vitamins.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    parmigiano reggiano cheese (?) (milk)
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    pasteurised egg yolk powder
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    acidity regulator
    Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
  • OK
    lactic acid
    A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    potassium chloride
    Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
  • OK
    stabiliser
  • UPF
    xanthan gum
    A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
  • OK
    flavoured yeast extract
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • OK
    color: paprika extract
  • OK
    dried parsley
    Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
  • OK
    dried oregano
    A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Pasta Bake, Tomato & Herb

Is Pasta Bake, Tomato & Herb ultra-processed?

Yes — Pasta Bake, Tomato & Herb by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including modified maize starch, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, flavouring, and flavourings, as well as flavoured yeast extract. These are industrial formulations and additives used for thickening, stabilising, and enhancing flavour, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Pasta Bake, Tomato & Herb are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Pasta Bake, Tomato & Herb as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, flavouring, flavourings. 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.

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