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Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling

Barcode 5000169634868

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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.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

durum wheat semolina

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

ricotta cheese (milk) (17%)
OK

spinach (15%)
OK

water

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

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

pasteurised free range egg (3%)
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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

nutmeg

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

salt

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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.

Which ingredients in Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Free range egg pasta ricotta cheese and spinach filling 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.