Basil Pasta Salad

Barcode 5063210050536

Yes — Basil Pasta Salad is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives, specifically the stabilizer xanthan gum, which is a processed gelling/thickening agent. This type of additive places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked pasta (durum wheat semolina, water)

Pasta that has been cooked; made from durum wheat semolina and water, a basic carbohydrate-containing food.
OK

basil dressing

A basil-flavored dressing made with vegetable oil, basil, sunflower oil, vinegar, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and salt. Contains dairy from parmesan.
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

spinach

A leafy green vegetable commonly used raw or cooked. High in vitamins A, C, and K.
OK

salt

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

garlic

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

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

xanthan gum

A plant-based polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer in foods; produced industrially.

Common questions about Basil Pasta Salad

Is Basil Pasta Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Basil Pasta Salad is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives, specifically the stabilizer xanthan gum, which is a processed gelling/thickening agent. This type of additive places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Basil Pasta Salad are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Basil Pasta Salad as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.