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Cheesy Pasta Meal

Barcode 5010482525132
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cheesy Pasta Meal is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA due to the presence of several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including modified corn starch, yeast extract, emulsifier: sunflower lecithins, rice starch, tapioca starch, and unspecified flavouring. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and are used to modify texture, flavour, and stability of the product.

Common questions about Cheesy Pasta Meal

Is Cheesy Pasta Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Cheesy Pasta Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) under NOVA due to the presence of several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including modified corn starch, yeast extract, emulsifier: sunflower lecithins, rice starch, tapioca starch, and unspecified flavouring. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and are used to modify texture, flavour, and stability of the product.

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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