Morrisons

Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Barcode 5010525223551

Yes — Butternut Squash Gnocchi is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains the additive preservative (potassium sorbate), which is an industrial preservative and explicitly identified as an ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA-style criteria. Other ingredients such as basic flours, starches, sugar, salt, and lactic acid do not by themselves make it UPF, but the presence of potassium sorbate is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

butternut squash purée (40%)
OK

rehydrated potato purée (35%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

dried pumpkin
OK

salt

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

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
UPF

potassium sorbate

Potassium sorbate is a widely used food preservative that inhibits the growth of molds, yeast, and some bacteria to extend shelf life.

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Common questions about Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Is Butternut Squash Gnocchi ultra-processed?

Yes — Butternut Squash Gnocchi by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains the additive preservative (potassium sorbate), which is an industrial preservative and explicitly identified as an ultra-processed ingredient according to NOVA-style criteria. Other ingredients such as basic flours, starches, sugar, salt, and lactic acid do not by themselves make it UPF, but the presence of potassium sorbate is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Butternut Squash Gnocchi are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Butternut Squash Gnocchi as ultra-processed markers: lactic acid, potassium sorbate. 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.