Filippo Berio

Tomato & Ricotta Pesto

Barcode 8002210125209

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Yes — Tomato & Ricotta Pesto is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Even if the other ingredients are mostly basic foods (tomatoes, nuts, cheeses, basil, oils), the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes; a common vegetable/fruit ingredient used in cooking.
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

cashew nut

Edible seed of the cashew tree; a common tree nut used in cooking and snack foods.
OK

grana padano o sunflower oil
OK

ricotta cheese (milk) (20.5%)
OK

cheese

Dairy product made from milk; typically aged and salted.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

walnuts

Drupe nut used as a snack or ingredient; rich in fats and proteins.
OK

extra virgin european and all fat of wh

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Common questions about Tomato & Ricotta Pesto

Is Tomato & Ricotta Pesto ultra-processed?

Yes — Tomato & Ricotta Pesto by Filippo Berio is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains glucose syrup, which is an industrially extracted and refined sugar ingredient characteristic of ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Even if the other ingredients are mostly basic foods (tomatoes, nuts, cheeses, basil, oils), the presence of glucose syrup is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Tomato & Ricotta Pesto are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tomato & Ricotta Pesto as an ultra-processed marker: glucose syrup. 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?

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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.