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Penne by alsi
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Penne

Barcode 4088600107363
Scanned  21  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Penne is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are only durum wheat semolina and water, which are basic culinary ingredients with no additives, refined industrial sugars, or industrial processing agents. This is a standard pasta and not an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • 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.

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Common questions about Penne

Is Penne ultra-processed?

No — Penne by alsi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are only durum wheat semolina and water, which are basic culinary ingredients with no additives, refined industrial sugars, or industrial processing agents. This is a standard pasta and not an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

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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