Rana

Spinach and Ricotta Pasta

Barcode 8001665732239

Yes — Spinach and Ricotta Pasta is ultra-processed.

This is a filled pasta meal containing natural flavourings, an industrial flavouring additive. Natural flavourings are considered ultra-processed under NOVA because they are extracted or formulated flavouring substances used to modify taste. The product also contains whey powder and mascarpone, which are processed dairy ingredients, but the natural flavourings are the ingredient that leads to the UPF classification. The ingredient wording is somewhat corrupted, but it is sufficiently interpretable to identify the product and the relevant additive.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

bations reshegg pasta with a ricotta cheese and spinach filling ingredats: filling 58%: ricotta cheese (from milk) 41%
OK

spinach 15%
OK

whey powder (from milk)

Dairy-derived powder from whey, containing lactose, proteins and minerals; common protein supplement and ingredient in dairy products.
OK

cream (from miated cheese (from milk), sunflower oil, mascarpone cheese (from milk), breadcrumbs (soft wheat flour, salt, yeast), salt, natural flavourings, wheat fibre, garlic. pasta 42%: seat flour, eggs 30%, durum wheat semolina. allergy advice allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. may contain tree n fish, crustaceans, mollusc, mustard, soybeans, celery. use by seback of pack se for freezing. freeze on day of purchase and consume within one month. defrost thoroughly before keep refrigerated at +4/6°c.)

Common questions about Spinach and Ricotta Pasta

Is Spinach and Ricotta Pasta ultra-processed?

Yes — Spinach and Ricotta Pasta by Rana is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a filled pasta meal containing natural flavourings, an industrial flavouring additive. Natural flavourings are considered ultra-processed under NOVA because they are extracted or formulated flavouring substances used to modify taste. The product also contains whey powder and mascarpone, which are processed dairy ingredients, but the natural flavourings are the ingredient that leads to the UPF classification. The ingredient wording is somewhat corrupted, but it is sufficiently interpretable to identify the product and the relevant additive.

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.