Yes — Pesto infused grains is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF indicators: flavourings, stabiliser (guar gum), modified potato starch, modified maize starch, carrageenan (thickener), yeast extract, and refined additives like acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium lactate) and colour (carotenes). These are industrial formulations/additives not used in regular home cooking.
Other pasta, rice & noodles Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Cajun Spiced Rice
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Cannelloni
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Not UPF
Cheese & Tomato Rice
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Not UPF
MOROCCAN COUS COUS WITH DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES
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Not UPF
Mozzarella, tomato & basil pasta bowl
Coop
Not UPF
Nduja mascarpone and red onion ravioli
Tesco
Not UPF
Spinach and Pone Muy Pesto Pasta
Tesco Finest,Tesco
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Best Ever Beef Lasagne
M&S
Not UPF
Yes — Pesto infused grains is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA UPF indicators: flavourings, stabiliser (guar gum), modified potato starch, modified maize starch, carrageenan (thickener), yeast extract, and refined additives like acidity regulators (lactic acid, sodium lactate) and colour (carotenes). These are industrial formulations/additives not used in regular home cooking.
Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Pesto infused grains as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, guar gum (stabiliser), modified potato starch, modified maize starch, yeast extract, carotenes. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
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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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.