Dell’Ugo

Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini

Barcode 5024271112267

No — Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (durum wheat semolina, water, egg, ricotta, spinach, breadcrumbs from fortified flour, dried potato, salt, cheese powder, spices, garlic purée). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or highly processed oils such as palm fruit oil. Fortified wheat flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF by themselves under the provided rules, and the cheese powder here appears to be simply dried cheese without listed additives.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

allergy advice! for allergens see highlighted ingredients. pasta (60%) (durum wheat semolina, water)
OK

pasteurised free range egg (5%)
OK

filling (40%) (ricotta cheese (milk) (42%))
OK

spinach (37%)
OK

breadcrumbs (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, salt, yeast)
OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

salt

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

cheese powder (milk)

A dairy-derived powder made from dehydrated cheese, often used to flavor snacks and mixes; typically processed and fortified for shelf-stable convenience.
OK

ground nutmeg

Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini

Is Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini ultra-processed?

No — Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini by Dell’Ugo is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (durum wheat semolina, water, egg, ricotta, spinach, breadcrumbs from fortified flour, dried potato, salt, cheese powder, spices, garlic purée). There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial sugar syrups, or highly processed oils such as palm fruit oil. Fortified wheat flour and added vitamins/minerals are not considered UPF by themselves under the provided rules, and the cheese powder here appears to be simply dried cheese without listed additives.

Which ingredients in Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini as an ultra-processed marker: cheese powder (milk). 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.