Roasted vegetable lasagne

Barcode 00440479

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Yes — Roasted vegetable lasagne is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and mushroom stock made with mushroom concentrate, an industrially processed extract. It also includes a colour additive (plain caramel). These industrial ingredients and additives move the product into the ultra-processed category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

skimmed cows' milk
OK

cooked lasagne pasta (durum wheat semolina, water, egg)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

roasted vegetables (7%) (red pepper, yellow pepper)
OK

courgette

British term for zucchini, a summer squash eaten raw or cooked.
OK

mushroom (7%)
OK

red wine (5%) (sulphites)
OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

whole cows' milk
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

single cream (cow's milk)

A dairy cream with typically around 18-25% fat, used for pouring or topping alongside coffee or desserts.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

lentils

Dried pulses used as a basic, single-ingredient food.
OK

passata (tomato purée)

Tomato purée used as a base sauce in cooking.
OK

extra mature cheddar cheese (cows' milk)
OK

fortified wheat flour

A basic flour base fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin) used as a baking ingredient.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

regato cheese (cow's milk)

A semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk, typically aged and used for grating or slicing in dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

mozzarella cheese

A soft, white Italian cheese made from cow's milk, commonly used on pizzas and in salads.
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

mushroom stock (mushroom concentrate, cornflour, salt, rapeseed oil)
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

basil

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

colour: plain caramel; black pepper
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Roasted vegetable lasagne

Is Roasted vegetable lasagne ultra-processed?

Yes — Roasted vegetable lasagne is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and mushroom stock made with mushroom concentrate, an industrially processed extract. It also includes a colour additive (plain caramel). These industrial ingredients and additives move the product into the ultra-processed category under NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Roasted vegetable lasagne are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Roasted vegetable lasagne as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.