Baxters Food Group

minestrone with wholewheat pasta

Barcode 5012427650305

Yes — minestrone with wholewheat pasta is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive acidity regulator (citric acid), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Therefore, the presence of this industrial additive makes the overall product UPF according to the provided rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetables (48%) (tomatoes, carrots, onions, green peppers, water)
OK

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

haricot beans

Small white beans widely used in French and European cuisine; a staple legume used in soups, stews, and salads.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

yeast red peppers
OK

water

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

wholewheat pasta (4.5%) (durum wheat semolina, extract)
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

oregano. for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about minestrone with wholewheat pasta

Is minestrone with wholewheat pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — minestrone with wholewheat pasta by Baxters Food Group is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive acidity regulator (citric acid), which has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Therefore, the presence of this industrial additive makes the overall product UPF according to the provided rules.

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.