Aldi

King Prawns in Creamy Pesto Sauce

Barcode 4088600568607

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No — King Prawns in Creamy Pesto Sauce is not ultra-processed.

This product contains basic culinary ingredients such as prawns, dairy (cheese, cream, butter), basil, garlic, salt, water, and simple starches (cornflour/maize starch). It does not contain industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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raw king prawns (64%) (king prawns (litopenaeus vannamei) (crustacean), salt)
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full fat soft cheese (milk) (cream (milk), water, skimmed milk powder, cornflour, buttermilk powder)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

butter (milk)

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

parmigiano reggiano cheese (milk)
OK

cream (milk)

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

basil

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

water

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.

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Common questions about King Prawns in Creamy Pesto Sauce

Is King Prawns in Creamy Pesto Sauce ultra-processed?

No — King Prawns in Creamy Pesto Sauce by Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains basic culinary ingredients such as prawns, dairy (cheese, cream, butter), basil, garlic, salt, water, and simple starches (cornflour/maize starch). It does not contain industrial additives like emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrial syrups, so it is not classified as ultra-processed 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.

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.