Pesto-Filled Pasta

Barcode 8001665732116

Yes — Pesto-Filled Pasta is ultra-processed.

A convenient filled pasta, but not ideal for everyday eating.

This appears to be pesto-filled pasta made with eggs and durum wheat semolina. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially isolated flavouring additives. The product also includes a ready-to-eat filled pasta formulation, further supporting the UPF classification. The other listed ingredients, such as sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, dairy, basil, garlic, almonds, butter, eggs, and wheat, are not the determining UPF factors.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

basil pesto 27% (sunflower oil, basil 34%, pecorino romano pdo* cheese 4%, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, ricotta cheese (from milk), cream (from milk), sour cream (from milk), whey powder (from milk), breadcrumbs (soft wheat flour, yeast), almonds, butter (from milk), natural flavourings, lactose (from milk), eggs 30%, durum wheat semolina

Common questions about Pesto-Filled Pasta

Is Pesto-Filled Pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — Pesto-Filled Pasta is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be pesto-filled pasta made with eggs and durum wheat semolina. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially isolated flavouring additives. The product also includes a ready-to-eat filled pasta formulation, further supporting the UPF classification. The other listed ingredients, such as sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, dairy, basil, garlic, almonds, butter, eggs, and wheat, are not the determining UPF factors.

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.