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Beef Lasagne by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Beef Lasagne

Barcode 00489898
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Beef Lasagne is not ultra-processed.

A wholesome prepared meal made mostly from recognizable, basic ingredients.

This beef lasagne is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It consists mainly of recognizable foods and basic culinary ingredients, including beef, egg pasta, tomatoes, milk, onions, carrots, celery, cheese, rapeseed oil, broad bean flour, vinegar, salt, garlic, herbs, and spices. Cornflour is a basic starch, and no artificial flavourings, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, hydrogenated or interesterified oils, or other specified ultra-processed additives are present. As a prepared ready-to-eat meal, it is processed, but its composition does not indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    beef and egg pasta with vegetables and cheese
    A mixed dish containing beef, cooked egg pasta, vegetables (tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery), dairy (milk, regato/cheese, mature cheddar), tomato paste, and rapeseed oil. A home-style ready-to-cook dish.
  • OK
    cheese with broad bean flour and herbs
    A cheese-based preparation with cheese (milk), broad bean flour, red wine vinegar, salt, garlic purée and a mix of herbs and spices.

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Common questions about Beef Lasagne

Is Beef Lasagne ultra-processed?

No — Beef Lasagne by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This beef lasagne is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It consists mainly of recognizable foods and basic culinary ingredients, including beef, egg pasta, tomatoes, milk, onions, carrots, celery, cheese, rapeseed oil, broad bean flour, vinegar, salt, garlic, herbs, and spices. Cornflour is a basic starch, and no artificial flavourings, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, hydrogenated or interesterified oils, or other specified ultra-processed additives are present. As a prepared ready-to-eat meal, it is processed, but its composition does not indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

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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