Sainsburys

Lasagne

Barcode 00461634

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lasagne is ultra-processed.

A convenient meal, but not ideal for everyday eating.

This lasagne is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, a pre-identified UPF ingredient and flavor enhancer. It also contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar, plus preservatives and antioxidant additives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, and sodium ascorbate) in the processed bacon. The ready-to-eat prepared meal format further supports the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british beef (28%)
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

skimmed cows' milk
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

tomato purée

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

chianti red wine (4%)
OK

tomato passata

Pureed tomato sauce used as a base or ingredient in cooking.
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

whole cows' milk
OK

carrot

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

smoked pancetta bacon (2%) (pork belly, salt, dextrose, black pepper, garlic extract, coriander extract, nutmeg extract, preservatives: sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate; antioxidant: sodium ascorbate)
OK

cornflour

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

parmigiano reggiano d.o.p cheese (2%) (unpasteurised cows' milk)
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

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

beef stock (water, beef extract, salt)
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

butter (cow's milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

balsamic vinegar (balsamic vinegar, grape must concentrate)
OK

grana padano cheese (unpasteurised cows' milk)
OK

preservative: lysozyme (egg)
OK

salt

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

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
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

porcini mushroom powder

Powdered form of porcini mushrooms used as a spice or umami seasoning; a single-ingredient dried fungal product.
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

A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.

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Common questions about Lasagne

Is Lasagne ultra-processed?

Yes — Lasagne by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This lasagne is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, a pre-identified UPF ingredient and flavor enhancer. It also contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar, plus preservatives and antioxidant additives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, and sodium ascorbate) in the processed bacon. The ready-to-eat prepared meal format further supports the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Lasagne are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 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.