Beef Pasta Dish

Barcode 8001665728881

Yes — Beef Pasta Dish is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to added natural flavourings, which are industrial flavoring additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mainly minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of these flavorings is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

whole milk 78%
OK

soft wheat flour

Milled wheat flour with lower protein content used for baking, pastry, and dough production.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

water

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

salt

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

slow cooked beef 26%
OK

beef 89%
OK

tomato paste / tomato concentrate

A concentrated tomato product, usually made by cooking down tomatoes to a thick paste used to enrich flavor and texture in sauces and soups.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
OK

vegetable sauce 17%
OK

carrots 10%
OK

tomato concentrate 10%
OK

white grape concentrated
OK

mustard 4%
OK

celery 5%
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

garlic

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

butter (from milk)

Dairy fat churned from milk, widely used as a flavor and fat source in foods.
OK

veal extract
OK

rose
OK

cosmery
OK

fresh egg pasta 9%
OK

soft wheat semolina
OK

eggs 20%
OK

brewer's yeast
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

turmeric powder

A bright-orange, finely ground spice from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, used for color and flavor in many cuisines; commonly used in curry blends and as a seasoning.

Common questions about Beef Pasta Dish

Is Beef Pasta Dish ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Pasta Dish is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to added natural flavourings, which are industrial flavoring additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mainly minimally processed foods and basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of these flavorings is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Beef Pasta Dish are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Pasta Dish as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.