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Yes — Potato Gnocchi is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
Potato gnocchi is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, an industrial additive that contributes flavour beyond the basic culinary ingredients. The remaining ingredients, including potato, turmeric, citric acid, wheat flour, salt, dried skimmed milk, lactic acid, and rice flour, do not independently require a UPF classification under these guidelines. Note: “potato search” appears to be a spelling error, likely intended to mean potato starch; this does not change the classification.
Other pasta, rice & noodles Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Fine Egg Noodles
Tesco
Not UPF
Wholewheat fusili
By sainsbury's
Not UPF
Basmati micro rice
Asda
Not UPF
Green Pea fusili
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Medium Egg Noodles
Waitrose
Not UPF
Udon Noodles
Vitasia, Lidl
Not UPF
Macaroni
Combi o, Combino, Lidl, Combio Maccar
Not UPF
Microwave Basmati Rice
The Grower's Harvest
Not UPF
Noodles
Bare naked foods, BareNaked Foods
Not UPF
Penne
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Yes — Potato Gnocchi by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Potato gnocchi is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, an industrial additive that contributes flavour beyond the basic culinary ingredients. The remaining ingredients, including potato, turmeric, citric acid, wheat flour, salt, dried skimmed milk, lactic acid, and rice flour, do not independently require a UPF classification under these guidelines. Note: “potato search” appears to be a spelling error, likely intended to mean potato starch; this does not change the classification.
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.
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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.