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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.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Mozzarella, tomato & basil pasta bowl
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Not UPF
Nduja mascarpone and red onion ravioli
Tesco
Not UPF
Spinach and Pone Muy Pesto Pasta
Tesco Finest,Tesco
Not UPF
Best Ever Beef Lasagne
M&S
Not UPF
Glorious grains
merchant gourmet
Not UPF
Tortilla chips
Trader Giotto's
Not UPF
Basmati rice
Aldi
Not UPF
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.
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.