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Mushroom & ricotta ravioli by Waitrose
Waitrose

Mushroom & ricotta ravioli

Barcode 5000169634981
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Mushroom & ricotta ravioli is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed (NOVA) ingredient. Therefore, the ravioli must be classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or processed culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.

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
    button mushrooms
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    portobello mushrooms (5%)
  • OK
    pasteurised free range egg (5%)
  • OK
    whipping cream
    A dairy cream with around 30–36% fat, suitable for whipping and making desserts like mousse and toppings.
  • OK
    chestnut mushrooms
  • OK
    full-fat soft cheese (milk)
    A soft, spreadable cheese made from cow's milk with high fat content; typically creamy, mild flavor and smooth texture.
  • OK
    medium fat hard cheese (milk)
    A hard cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content, often aged and used in cooking or as a table cheese.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    porcini mushroom powder
    Powdered form of porcini mushrooms used as a spice or umami seasoning; a single-ingredient dried fungal product.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    mushroom concentrate
    A concentrated mushroom flavoring or extract used to impart mushroom flavor in dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    lemon juice from concentrate allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten

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Common questions about Mushroom & ricotta ravioli

Is Mushroom & ricotta ravioli ultra-processed?

Yes — Mushroom & ricotta ravioli by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed (NOVA) ingredient. Therefore, the ravioli must be classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or processed culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Mushroom & ricotta ravioli are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mushroom & ricotta ravioli as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.

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