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Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling by Waitrose
Waitrose

Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling

Barcode 5000169634868
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling is not ultra-processed.

This filled pasta contains basic culinary ingredients (durum wheat semolina, ricotta, spinach, egg, potato, seasonings) and only fortified wheat flour as an added enrichment with vitamins and minerals, which are not considered ultra-processed additives under NOVA. It has no emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other cosmetic additives, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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Common questions about Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling

Is Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling ultra-processed?

No — Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This filled pasta contains basic culinary ingredients (durum wheat semolina, ricotta, spinach, egg, potato, seasonings) and only fortified wheat flour as an added enrichment with vitamins and minerals, which are not considered ultra-processed additives under NOVA. It has no emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or other cosmetic additives, so it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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.

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