Heinz

Beef Ravioli

Barcode 5000157068750

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Yes — Beef Ravioli is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains modified cornflour and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed additives used as thickeners/stabilizers and flavoring agents, respectively. These ingredients qualify the product as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like tomatoes, beef, wheat flour, and salt. Palm oil, a highly refined oil, further supports the UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes (44%)
OK

beef ravioli (43%, water, durum wheat semolina, beef (14%), wheat flour, egg, palm oil, salt, onion, flavouring)
OK

concentrated tomato puree
OK

sugar

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

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

herb extracts

Concentrated flavoring derived from herbs, used to impart herbaceous notes in foods.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oilt gartic salt
OK

spice black pepper allergens: see ingredients not suitable for milk allergy sufferers

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Common questions about Beef Ravioli

Is Beef Ravioli ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Ravioli by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains modified cornflour and natural flavouring, which are industrially processed additives used as thickeners/stabilizers and flavoring agents, respectively. These ingredients qualify the product as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA, even though it also contains basic ingredients like tomatoes, beef, wheat flour, and salt. Palm oil, a highly refined oil, further supports the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Beef Ravioli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Beef Ravioli as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), natural flavouring. 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.