Waitrose

Fresh Fusilli Pasta

Barcode 5000169634905

No — Fresh Fusilli Pasta is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, minimally processed ingredients.

Fresh fusilli pasta is made from durum wheat semolina, water, and pasteurised free-range egg. These are basic culinary ingredients, and pasteurisation is a conventional safety treatment rather than ultra-processing. The additional text consists of allergen, cooking, storage, and nutrition guidance, not food ingredients. No industrial formulations or additives associated with NOVA ultra-processing are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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durum wheat semolina

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

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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pasteurised free range egg (5%) allergy advice: for allergens
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including cereals containing gluten
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see ingredients in bold. may contain soya and mustard. hob boil 3 mins allow approximately 125g pasta per person. for best results
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place the pasta into a large pan of boiling water. bring back to the boil and cook for 3 minutes according to taste. drain thoroughly and serve immediately. do not reheat once cooled. pasta absorbs water when cooked. 125g of uncooked pasta weighs 199g when cooked. nutrition per serving is based on cooked weight. storage: keep refrigerated below 5°c

Common questions about Fresh Fusilli Pasta

Is Fresh Fusilli Pasta ultra-processed?

No — Fresh Fusilli Pasta by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Fresh fusilli pasta is made from durum wheat semolina, water, and pasteurised free-range egg. These are basic culinary ingredients, and pasteurisation is a conventional safety treatment rather than ultra-processing. The additional text consists of allergen, cooking, storage, and nutrition guidance, not food ingredients. No industrial formulations or additives associated with NOVA ultra-processing are present.

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.