Batchelors

Pasta'n' sauce mac'n'cheese

Barcode 5000354913952

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pasta'n' sauce mac'n'cheese is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract powder, vegetable oils (sunflower, palm), flavourings, emulsifying salts (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), and emulsifier (pentasodium triphosphate). These extracted and chemically processed additives and flavoring agents go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients as sold (greatest first): macaroni pasta (76%) (durum wheat semolina, wheat flour)
OK

cheese powder (8%) (cheese powder (milk), emulsifying salts (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), salt)
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

yogurt powder (3%) (milk)
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
OK

onion powder (i.5%)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

emulsifier (pentasodium triphosphate)
UPF

vegetable oil (sunflower, palm)

A blend of refined vegetable oils from sunflower and palm sources. Used as a basic cooking oil.
OK

garlic powder (0.5%)
OK

turmeric (ground)

A common spice made by grinding the orange-yellow rhizomes of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa). It has a warm, bitter, peppery flavor and is widely used in curry powders and mustard blends. Turmeric is known for its vibrant color due to curcumin.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

black pepper extract

A spice-derived extract from black pepper used for flavoring. Generally considered a basic food ingredient when used in small amounts.
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. may also contain celery
OK

egg and soy

A blend or combination ingredient consisting of egg and soy; commonly used in Asian sauces or baked goods.

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Common questions about Pasta'n' sauce mac'n'cheese

Is Pasta'n' sauce mac'n'cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Pasta'n' sauce mac'n'cheese by Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract powder, vegetable oils (sunflower, palm), flavourings, emulsifying salts (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), and emulsifier (pentasodium triphosphate). These extracted and chemically processed additives and flavoring agents go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pasta'n' sauce mac'n'cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pasta'n' sauce mac'n'cheese as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract powder, vegetable oil (sunflower, palm), flavourings. 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?

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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.