Cucina

Gnocchi

Barcode 4088600226453

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Yes — Gnocchi is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabiliser (sodium phosphates), flavouring, and preservative (sorbic acid). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

rehydrated potato (70%) [potato flakes (dried potato, colour: curcumin; stabiliser: sodium phosphates; emulsifier: mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids; antioxidant: extracts of rosemary)
OK

water

Water is a basic culinary ingredient used as a solvent and diluent in foods.
OK

wheat flour

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

potato starch

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

salt

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

flavouring

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

acidity regulator: citric acid; preservative: sorbic acid; rice flour

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Common questions about Gnocchi

Is Gnocchi ultra-processed?

Yes — Gnocchi by Cucina is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), stabiliser (sodium phosphates), flavouring, and preservative (sorbic acid). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Gnocchi are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Gnocchi as an ultra-processed marker: 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.