Pasta Verde

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pasta Verde scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Pesto Sauce (Basil, Canola Oil, Olive Oil, Romano Cheese {Milk, Cheese Culture, Rennet, Salt, Cellulose} Parmesan Cheese {Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Enzymes, Rennet, Salt, Cellulose} Salt, Garlic, Citric Acid)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Prepared Salads, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 1,234 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Pasta Verde's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Rotini Pasta (Durum Wheat Semolina, Tomato Powder, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate {Iron}, Thiamin, Monitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Olives (Ripe Olives, Water, Salt And Ferrous Gluconate Added To Stabilize Color).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.