Coop

Coop Chicken & Bakon Ceasar Pasta Salad

Barcode 5000128726009

Yes — Coop Chicken & Bakon Ceasar Pasta Salad is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including cornflour (modified starch), sodium ascorbate (antioxidant), and sodium nitrite (preservative). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pasta (53%) (durum wheat semolina, water, rapeseed oil)
OK

caesar dressing (15%) (mayonnaise (water, rapeseed oil, cornflour, pasteurised egg yolk (egg, salt), spirit vinegar, sugar, dijon mustard (water, mustard seeds, spirit vinegar, salt), white wine vinegar, salt))
OK

water

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

regato cheese (milk)
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

lettuce (13%)
OK

sliced chicken breast (12%) (chicken breast, salt, cornflour)
OK

lightly salted olive oil croutons (4%) (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), olive oil, salt, sea salt)
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

smoked bacon (3%) (pork belly)
OK

salt

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

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

parmigiano reggiano pdo* (milk) (1%). 11% chicken
OK

2% pork

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Common questions about Coop Chicken & Bakon Ceasar Pasta Salad

Is Coop Chicken & Bakon Ceasar Pasta Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Coop Chicken & Bakon Ceasar Pasta Salad by Coop is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including cornflour (modified starch), sodium ascorbate (antioxidant), and sodium nitrite (preservative). These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Coop Chicken & Bakon Ceasar Pasta Salad are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Coop Chicken & Bakon Ceasar Pasta Salad as ultra-processed markers: sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite. 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?

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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.