Beef Pasta Meal

Barcode 5010525094762

No — Beef Pasta Meal is not ultra-processed.

This mixed pasta and beef meal contains only basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, beef, pasta from durum wheat semolina, cheddar cheese, rapeseed oil, and herbs) with no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers. Under NOVA, it would be considered minimally or moderately processed rather than ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

carrot (22%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

cooked spaghetti pasta (16%)
OK

beef

A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
OK

tomato concentrate (9%)
OK

courgette

Courgette (zucchini) is a summer squash used as a fresh vegetable.
OK

onion (9%)
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

cheddar cheese (milk) (2%)
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.

Common questions about Beef Pasta Meal

Is Beef Pasta Meal ultra-processed?

No — Beef Pasta Meal is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This mixed pasta and beef meal contains only basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, beef, pasta from durum wheat semolina, cheddar cheese, rapeseed oil, and herbs) with no industrial additives, flavor enhancers, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, or emulsifiers. Under NOVA, it would be considered minimally or moderately processed rather than ultra-processed.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.