Tesco

Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni

Barcode 5057545807132

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

This product contains pasta, cheese, spinach, butter, spices, and other basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils. The ingredients correspond to a traditional filled pasta made from minimally processed foods, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fresh egg pasta (wheat flour, durum wheat semolina)
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pasteurised egg 9%
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water

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

ricotta full fat whey cheese 15% (milk)
OK

spinach

A leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals, commonly eaten fresh or cooked.
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dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
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medium fat hard cheese (milk)

A hard cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content, often aged and used in cooking or as a table cheese.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

vegetable fibre

Plant-derived dietary fibre often used as a texture enhancer or bulking agent.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
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salt

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
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black pepper

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

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.

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Common questions about Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni

Is Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni ultra-processed?

No — Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains pasta, cheese, spinach, butter, spices, and other basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils. The ingredients correspond to a traditional filled pasta made from minimally processed foods, so it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.