Yes — Slow-Cooked Beef Ragu with Chianti DOP Wine Ravioli is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, an industrially used additive that contributes flavour beyond the basic culinary ingredients. The dish is also a ready-to-eat prepared meal, which supports its classification as ultra-processed under NOVA. Other listed ingredients, such as flour, eggs, vegetables, oils, salt, cheese, herbs, spices, and starch, do not independently determine the classification.
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Yes — Slow-Cooked Beef Ragu with Chianti DOP Wine Ravioli by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains flavouring, an industrially used additive that contributes flavour beyond the basic culinary ingredients. The dish is also a ready-to-eat prepared meal, which supports its classification as ultra-processed under NOVA. Other listed ingredients, such as flour, eggs, vegetables, oils, salt, cheese, herbs, spices, and starch, do not independently determine 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.