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No — Macaroni Pasta is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic minimally processed ingredients (durum wheat and semolina) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so it is not considered ultra-processed under NOVA.
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No — Macaroni Pasta by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic minimally processed ingredients (durum wheat and semolina) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or emulsifiers, so it is not considered ultra-processed 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.