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Yes — Penne Rigate Senza Glutine is ultra-processed.
The product contains the emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability, so according to NOVA this makes the food ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other pasta, rice & noodles Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Yes — Penne Rigate Senza Glutine by Barilla is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains the emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which is an industrial additive used to modify texture and stability, so according to NOVA this makes the food ultra-processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Penne Rigate Nudeln by Combino, Penne Rigate N°66 by Rummo, Penne by Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.