Tesco

Four Cheese Tortelloni

Barcode 5057545807217

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Yes — Four Cheese Tortelloni is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted wheat flour, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, fitting NOVA’s definition of an ultra-processed ingredient.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

fresh egg pasta (_wheat_ flour, durum _wheat_ semolina, _egg_, water)
OK

ricotta full fat whey cheese 15% (_milk_)
OK

dried potato

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

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

pecorino romano medium fat hard cheese 3.5% (_milk_)
OK

water

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

mozzarella full fat soft cheese 2.5% (_milk_)
OK

provolone medium fat hard cheese 2.5% (_milk_)
OK

mascarpone full fat soft cheese 2.5% (_milk_)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

dried skimmed milk

Powdered skimmed (fat-reduced) milk used as a dairy ingredient or in desserts; a basic dairy product.
OK

salt

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

cheese 0.5% (_milk_)
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

malted wheat flour

Flour made from wheat that has been malted (sprouted and dried), used to provide malt flavor and fermentable sugars.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Not Ultra-Processed

Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni

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Common questions about Four Cheese Tortelloni

Is Four Cheese Tortelloni ultra-processed?

Yes — Four Cheese Tortelloni by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains malted wheat flour, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, fitting NOVA’s definition of an ultra-processed ingredient.

What are healthier alternatives to Four Cheese Tortelloni?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Spinach and Ricotta Tortelloni by Essential Waitrose, Waitrose. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.