Nourish

Chilli, prawn linguine

Barcode 5010525235233

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No — Chilli, prawn linguine is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic foods or simple culinary ingredients (pasta, vegetables, prawns, herbs, spices, oil, sugar, salt, vegetable concentrates). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked wholewheat linguine (water, durum wholewheat semolina, rapeseed oil)
OK

cherry tomato
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

king prawn (crustaceans) (11%)
OK

cauliflower

A white, compact head of flowering curd with edible florets; a common vegetable used fresh, roasted, steamed, or puréed.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

water

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

spinach

Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

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

red chili

Dried or fresh ripe red peppers used to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

salt

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

carrot concentrate

Concentrated carrot juice or puree used as a flavor/colouring ingredient; a processed vegetable product.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

onion concentrate
OK

leek concentrate
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

Common questions about Chilli, prawn linguine

Is Chilli, prawn linguine ultra-processed?

No — Chilli, prawn linguine by Nourish is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic foods or simple culinary ingredients (pasta, vegetables, prawns, herbs, spices, oil, sugar, salt, vegetable concentrates). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, or refined industrial syrups, so it does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Chilli, prawn linguine are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chilli, prawn linguine as an ultra-processed marker: carrot concentrate. 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.