Aldi Specially Selected

Pumpkin & Pine Nuts Girasoli

Barcode 4088600321196

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No — Pumpkin & Pine Nuts Girasoli is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed foods: wheat flour, pumpkin, egg, semolina, cheeses, cream, butter, pine nuts, salt, sage, yeast. The only additive-like item, citric acid, is a basic acidity regulator considered a common food additive, not enough on its own to classify the whole product as ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, refined/hydrogenated oils, industrial sugar syrups, or flavorings listed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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pumpkin (28%)
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pasteurised free range egg (13%)
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durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

ricotta cheese (6%) (ricotta cheese (milk), acidity regulator: citric acid); salt
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

grated hard cheese

Hard cheese grated, made from milk; a common dairy ingredient.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
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pine nuts (1.5%)
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butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
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yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

Common questions about Pumpkin & Pine Nuts Girasoli

Is Pumpkin & Pine Nuts Girasoli ultra-processed?

No — Pumpkin & Pine Nuts Girasoli by Aldi Specially Selected is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists entirely of basic culinary ingredients and minimally processed foods: wheat flour, pumpkin, egg, semolina, cheeses, cream, butter, pine nuts, salt, sage, yeast. The only additive-like item, citric acid, is a basic acidity regulator considered a common food additive, not enough on its own to classify the whole product as ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, refined/hydrogenated oils, industrial sugar syrups, or flavorings listed.

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.

Pumpkin & Pine Nuts Girasoli

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Common questions about Pumpkin & Pine Nuts Girasoli

Is Pumpkin & Pine Nuts Girasoli ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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