Beef Pasta Meal

Barcode 6063130335248

Yes — Beef Pasta Meal is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified starch (cornflour with E1450, a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), which is an industrial additive characteristic of UPF according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked maniche pasta (77%) (durum wheat semolina, water)
OK

cooked shredded beef shin (8%)
OK

gated parmesan (milk)
OK

onion

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

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

tomatoes (3%)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

ground carrot
OK

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
OK

basil

A leafy herb with a sweet, peppery aroma used fresh or dried to season sauces, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

rosemary

A fragrant evergreen herb with needle-like leaves used to flavor roasted dishes, soups, and bread; dried form preserves aroma.
OK

cornflour with e1450
OK

thyme

A small-leaved, woody herb used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and soups; dried form concentrates its aromatic oils.

Common questions about Beef Pasta Meal

Is Beef Pasta Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Pasta Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified starch (cornflour with E1450, a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), which is an industrial additive characteristic of UPF 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?

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.