Essential Waitrose, Waitrose

Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni

Barcode 5000169207178

No — Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary items or minimally processed (durum wheat semolina, spinach, water, ricotta cheese, fortified wheat flour, egg, cheese powder from milk, dried potato, salt, sea salt, nutmeg, black pepper, yeast). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

durum wheat semolina

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

spinach (19%)
OK

water

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

ricotta cheese (milk) (11%)
OK

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

pasteurised free range egg (3%)
UPF

cheese powder (milk)

A dairy-derived powder made from dehydrated cheese, often used to flavor snacks and mixes; typically processed and fortified for shelf-stable convenience.
OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

salt

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

nutmeg

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni

Is Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni ultra-processed?

No — Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni by Essential Waitrose, Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary items or minimally processed (durum wheat semolina, spinach, water, ricotta cheese, fortified wheat flour, egg, cheese powder from milk, dried potato, salt, sea salt, nutmeg, black pepper, yeast). No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings are present, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni as an ultra-processed marker: cheese powder (milk). 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.