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beef lasagna by Sainsbury’s by Italian Style
Italian Style

beef lasagna by Sainsbury’s

Barcode 00457927
Scanned  6  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — beef lasagna by Sainsbury’s is not ultra-processed.

The core ingredient list describes a typical homemade-style lasagna (meat, pasta, tomato, dairy, herbs, spices) with no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, or flavor enhancers. Items after the bay leaf entry appear to be packaging/allergy and marketing text, not ingredients. Therefore this is not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    british beef (23%)
  • OK
    cooked lasagne pasta (durum wheat semolina, water, egg)
  • OK
    whole cows' milk
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato passata
    Pureed tomato sauce used as a base or ingredient in cooking.
  • 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
    red wine (4.5%)
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    mushroom
    A fleshy fungal organism used widely as a vegetable in cooking. Low in calories and rich in umami.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    mature cheddar cheese (2%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • 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
    single cream (cow's milk)
    A dairy cream with typically around 18-25% fat, used for pouring or topping alongside coffee or desserts.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, grape must concentrate)
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    bay leaf. ! allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. we're sure you'll love this product. try me! if you don't
  • OK
    simply return for a full refund or
  • OK
    call our careline 0800 636262. your statutory rights are not affected. packed in the uk for sainsbury's supermarkets ltd
  • OK
    london ec1n 2ht and sainsbury's supermarkets ltd
  • OK
    upper galwall belfast
  • OK
    bt8 6fx using beef from the uk. want to find out more? ainchurus.co.uk

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Common questions about beef lasagna by Sainsbury’s

Is beef lasagna by Sainsbury’s ultra-processed?

No — beef lasagna by Sainsbury’s by Italian Style is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The core ingredient list describes a typical homemade-style lasagna (meat, pasta, tomato, dairy, herbs, spices) with no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, or flavor enhancers. Items after the bay leaf entry appear to be packaging/allergy and marketing text, not ingredients. Therefore this is not classified as ultra-processed under the provided NOVA-based rules.

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.

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