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Yes — Gnocci is ultra-processed.
The gnocchi contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including acidity regulator (lactic acid), preservative (sorbic acid), and unspecified flavouring. These are extracted or synthesized additives typical of industrial formulations, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.
Other vegetables Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Mashed Potato
Mash Direct
Not UPF
Patatine Classiche 320g
Coop, Pata
Not UPF
Big Hoops Irresistibly Salted
Hula Hoops
Not UPF
Sea Salt Lentil Chips
Proper
Not UPF
Slow-Baked Jacket Potatoes
McCain
Not UPF
Mashed Potato
Inspired Cuisine
Not UPF
New potatoes in water
Asda
Not UPF
HASH BROWN FRIES
M&S FOOD
Not UPF
Hash Browns
Marks & Spencers
Not UPF
Lightly sea salted crisps
Tyrrell's
Not UPF
Yes — Gnocci by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The gnocchi contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including acidity regulator (lactic acid), preservative (sorbic acid), and unspecified flavouring. These are extracted or synthesized additives typical of industrial formulations, so the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA.
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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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.