Cucina

Chicken and Tomato Pasta Bake

Barcode 4088600554174

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No — Chicken and Tomato Pasta Bake is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is complete and valid. All ingredients are basic culinary components or minimally processed foods (pasta from durum wheat semolina, vegetables, cheese, herbs, basic oils, vinegar, fortified wheat flour, sugar, and cornflour). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, modified starches, isolated industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavorings beyond traditional herb and garlic extracts. Therefore, under the given NOVA-style rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked penne pasta (32%) (durum wheat semolina)
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh or processed tomatoes used as a base or ingredient, high in water content and naturally sweet; commonly used as a cooking staple.
OK

cooked marinated chicken (15%) (chicken breast inner fillet, chicken thigh, cornflour, salt, lemon juice from concentrate, white pepper)
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
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mozzarella cheese (milk) (2%)
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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regato cheese (milk)
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sun dried tomato purée (rehydrated sun dried tomato, sunflower oil, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, dried rosemary, basil extract, garlic extract; black pepper)
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
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salt

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

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
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black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Chicken and Tomato Pasta Bake

Is Chicken and Tomato Pasta Bake ultra-processed?

No — Chicken and Tomato Pasta Bake by Cucina is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is complete and valid. All ingredients are basic culinary components or minimally processed foods (pasta from durum wheat semolina, vegetables, cheese, herbs, basic oils, vinegar, fortified wheat flour, sugar, and cornflour). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, modified starches, isolated industrial syrups, or artificial/natural flavorings beyond traditional herb and garlic extracts. Therefore, under the given NOVA-style rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.