Mushroom Pasta Salad

Barcode 5901874908216

Yes — Mushroom Pasta Salad is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives: preservative sorbic acid (kwas sorbowy) and antioxidant ascorbic acid (kwas askorbinowy), which are extracted/isolated additives per the given rules.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wild mushroom pasta

A dish/product consisting of pasta with wild mushrooms, a ready-to-use ingredient or prepared mix.
OK

water

Clear, potable water used as a cooking or diluting ingredient.
OK

salt

A mineral primarily consisting of sodium chloride used as a seasoning and preservative in foods.
OK

spices

General term for seasonings and spice blends used to flavor dishes.
OK

onion

A bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines; raw or cooked, it adds sweetness and aroma.
OK

vinegar

A sour liquid produced by fermentation, used as a condiment, preservative, and flavor enhancer.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and dressing.
OK

lemon juice

Liquid extracted from lemons, used as a souring agent and flavor base in many dishes.
OK

garlic

A bulbous allium used as a flavoring in many cuisines, commonly minced or crushed.
OK

tarragon

A fragrant herb with a distinctive anise-like flavor, used to season meats, sauces, and dressings.
OK

bay leaf

A dried leaf from the bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), used to impart a fragrant, slightly bitter aroma to soups, stews, and braises.
OK

allspice

A dried berry (Pimenta dioica) with a warm, sweet-spicy aroma used whole or ground in both sweet and savory dishes.
OK

black pepper

Ground or whole dried berries of the pepper plant (Piper nigrum), used to season a wide range of dishes with pungent heat.
UPF

sorbic acid

Sorbic acid, a common food preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast and some bacteria.
OK

ascorbic acid

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), an antioxidant and essential nutrient commonly used to prevent oxidation.

Common questions about Mushroom Pasta Salad

Is Mushroom Pasta Salad ultra-processed?

Yes — Mushroom Pasta Salad is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives: preservative sorbic acid (kwas sorbowy) and antioxidant ascorbic acid (kwas askorbinowy), which are extracted/isolated additives per the given rules.

Which ingredients in Mushroom Pasta Salad are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mushroom Pasta Salad as an ultra-processed marker: sorbic acid. 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.