Birds Eye

Fresh Steam Pasta with Peas and Broccoli in Creamy Cheese Sauce

Barcode 5000116128846

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fresh Steam Pasta with Peas and Broccoli in Creamy Cheese Sauce is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday, though it includes vegetables and dairy.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains milk protein, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. It also contains dextrose in the vegetable stock powder, an industrially processed isolated sugar classified as ultra-processed. The product is a ready-to-eat prepared meal, which further supports its ultra-processed classification. The pasta, vegetables, dairy ingredients, sunflower oil, flour, starches, spices, and dried vegetables are not individually sufficient to make it ultra-processed, but the identified additives and prepared-meal formulation are decisive.

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Common questions about Fresh Steam Pasta with Peas and Broccoli in Creamy Cheese Sauce

Is Fresh Steam Pasta with Peas and Broccoli in Creamy Cheese Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Fresh Steam Pasta with Peas and Broccoli in Creamy Cheese Sauce by Birds Eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains milk protein, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient. It also contains dextrose in the vegetable stock powder, an industrially processed isolated sugar classified as ultra-processed. The product is a ready-to-eat prepared meal, which further supports its ultra-processed classification. The pasta, vegetables, dairy ingredients, sunflower oil, flour, starches, spices, and dried vegetables are not individually sufficient to make it ultra-processed, but the identified additives and prepared-meal formulation are decisive.

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.