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Yes — Gnocchi di Patate is ultra-processed.
The gnocchi contains natural flavouring (natuurlijk aroma) and the preservative potassium sorbate (kaliumsorbaat), which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.
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Yes — Gnocchi di Patate by Oluf lorentzen as, De Cecco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The gnocchi contains natural flavouring (natuurlijk aroma) and the preservative potassium sorbate (kaliumsorbaat), which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Gnocchi di Patate as an ultra-processed marker: potato puree 80% (water, dried potato flakes 24% (potatoes, 99%, herbs)], potato starch, wheat flour, rice flour, natural flavouring, salt, acid regulator: lactic acid, preservative: potassium sorbate. may contain soy and mustard.. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pan-Fry Gnocchi by Rana, Dell' Ugo Pumpkin Gnocchi by Dell' Ugo, Vegan Gnocchi Spinach and Basil by Vemondo. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
