Chorizo Cheese Pasta

Barcode 5000128596190

Yes — Chorizo Cheese Pasta is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including: flavouring, potato dextrose (refined sugar), acetic acid, preservative: sodium benzoate, and paprika extract. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients: wheat flour
OK

durum wheat semolina

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

egg (free range) (15%)
OK

cheddar (milk) (15%)
OK

chorizo (5%)
OK

water

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

salt

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

potato dextrose
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

black pepper

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

acetic acid

A simple carboxylic acid used as an acidulant and flavoring additive in foods; a chemical ingredient.
UPF

sodium benzoate

A preservative (benzoate salt) used to inhibit the growth of spoilage organisms and extend shelf life in foods.
OK

milk powder

Dehydrated milk product used as a dairy ingredient; can be used to add dairy solids.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

Common questions about Chorizo Cheese Pasta

Is Chorizo Cheese Pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — Chorizo Cheese Pasta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including: flavouring, potato dextrose (refined sugar), acetic acid, preservative: sodium benzoate, and paprika extract. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Chorizo Cheese Pasta are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Chorizo Cheese Pasta as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, sodium benzoate, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.