Pistachio Cream Cake

Barcode 6341587159762

No — Pistachio Cream Cake is not ultra-processed.

The product appears to be a pistachio cream cake or similar baked good made with self-raising wheat flour, sugar, cream, pistachios, rice syrup, juice concentrate, and rose petals. It uses basic culinary ingredients and standard leavening agents (monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate) and mineral/vitamin fortification (calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin), which are not considered ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, no emulsifiers or stabilizers, and no artificial or natural flavourings listed. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the specified NOVA-based criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

self-raising wheatflour contains gluten
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking/ cooking staple. A single-ingredient cereal product.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

raising agents

A generic term for leavening agents used to make dough rise (e.g., baking powder, baking soda). These are basic food additives or ingredients in baking.
OK

monocalcium phosphate
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
OK

sugar

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

pasteurized cream (16%)
OK

cream (milk)

Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

salt

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

pistachio nuts

Dried tree nut.
OK

water

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

rice syrup

A traditional sweetener produced by enzymatic processing of rice; used as a carbohydrate source in cooking.
OK

juice concentrate
OK

rose petals

Edible flower petals used for flavoring or garnish in teas, desserts, and dishes; can be used dried or fresh.

Common questions about Pistachio Cream Cake

Is Pistachio Cream Cake ultra-processed?

No — Pistachio Cream Cake is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product appears to be a pistachio cream cake or similar baked good made with self-raising wheat flour, sugar, cream, pistachios, rice syrup, juice concentrate, and rose petals. It uses basic culinary ingredients and standard leavening agents (monocalcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate) and mineral/vitamin fortification (calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin), which are not considered ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, no emulsifiers or stabilizers, and no artificial or natural flavourings listed. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed according to the specified NOVA-based criteria.

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.