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Yes — Beef Pasta Bake is ultra-processed.
A hearty meal, but industrial additives make it ultra-processed.
This appears to be a beef pasta bake made with macaroni, minced beef, vegetables, tomatoes, quark, herbs, and spices. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and flavourings, yeast extract (including yeast extract containing barley), and stabiliser (xanthan gum). These are industrially processed additives or flavour enhancers associated with ultra-processed formulations. The other ingredients are predominantly conventional foods and culinary ingredients.
Yes — Beef Pasta Bake is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a beef pasta bake made with macaroni, minced beef, vegetables, tomatoes, quark, herbs, and spices. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring and flavourings, yeast extract (including yeast extract containing barley), and stabiliser (xanthan gum). These are industrially processed additives or flavour enhancers associated with ultra-processed formulations. The other ingredients are predominantly conventional foods and culinary ingredients.
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.