Heinz

Pasta Shapes

Barcode 5000157071613

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pasta Shapes is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, which is an industrially processed starch, as well as onion extract and spice extract, which are industrial flavor extracts. These extracted and modified ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomatoes

Ripe red tomatoes used as a fresh or cooked ingredient in dishes; commonly eaten raw or cooked.
OK

pasta shapes (45%, water, durum wheat semolina)
OK

water

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

sugar

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

modified comflour
OK

salt

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

acid - citric aci spice
OK

garlic salt

A seasoned salt product comprising salt and garlic powder or granules, used as a quick flavoring agent.
OK

onion extract spice extract
OK

iron sulfate

A inorganic salt of iron used as a dietary supplement or as a fortifying mineral in foods; commonly encountered as ferrous sulfate in nutrition contexts.
OK

vitamin d. may contain egg

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Common questions about Pasta Shapes

Is Pasta Shapes ultra-processed?

Yes — Pasta Shapes by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified cornflour, which is an industrially processed starch, as well as onion extract and spice extract, which are industrial flavor extracts. These extracted and modified ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing under NOVA.

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.