Beef Pasta Meal

Barcode 5000129394689

Yes — Beef Pasta Meal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/industrial formulations such as seasoning, flavouring, and yeast extract, which are considered UPF according to NOVA guidelines. Other ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

cooked minced beef

Cooked ground beef with 16% fat content.
OK

pasta (wheat semolina, water)

Dry or fresh pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

milk

DUID milk with approximately 50% cream content? But likely milk with half cream.
OK

cooked tomato

Tomato that has been cooked/heated as part of a dish or sauce.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

beef stock

A basic liquid made from simmered beef bones and meat to provide savory flavor; may be used as a soup base or cooking liquid.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
UPF

seasoning

A generic blend of salt, spices, herbs, and may include flavor enhancers for taste enhancement.
OK

wheat flour

Refined wheat flour fortified with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin and thiamin.
OK

sugar

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

basil

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

red wine vinegar

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

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
UPF

flavouring

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
UPF

mushroom extract

A flavoring extract derived from mushrooms used to impart umami or mushroom notes in foods.
UPF

red wine extract

An extract derived from red wine used as a flavoring or aroma in dishes and processed foods.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

Common questions about Beef Pasta Meal

Is Beef Pasta Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Pasta Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives/industrial formulations such as seasoning, flavouring, and yeast extract, which are considered UPF according to NOVA guidelines. Other ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods.

Which ingredients in Beef Pasta Meal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Beef Pasta Meal as ultra-processed markers: seasoning, flavouring, mushroom extract, red wine extract, yeast 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.