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Beetroot and Black Carrot Pasta

Barcode 8016419002445
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Beetroot and Black Carrot Pasta is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This appears to be a vegetable pasta made primarily from durum wheat semolina, with dehydrated beetroot, black carrot, and onion. These are recognizable, minimally processed food ingredients, with no industrial formulations or additives that would qualify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Common questions about Beetroot and Black Carrot Pasta

Is Beetroot and Black Carrot Pasta ultra-processed?

No — Beetroot and Black Carrot Pasta is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a vegetable pasta made primarily from durum wheat semolina, with dehydrated beetroot, black carrot, and onion. These are recognizable, minimally processed food ingredients, with no industrial formulations or additives that would qualify the product as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.

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