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Lamb Moussaka by Sainsburys
Sainsburys

Lamb Moussaka

Barcode 01173321
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Lamb Moussaka is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed components (meat, vegetables, dairy, herbs, spices, basic flour and starch, simple stock). There are no industrial additives, refined isolated sugars like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or artificial sweeteners. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    lamb
    Meat from lamb used as a protein source in foods; commonly found in blends and prepared dishes.
  • OK
    cow's milk
    Dairy liquid produced by cows, used in beverages, dairy products, and cooking.
  • OK
    potato
    Starchy tuber used as a staple carbohydrate in many cuisines.
  • OK
    eggplant
    A purple-skinned vegetable also known as eggplant; used as a culinary vegetable in many cuisines.
  • 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
    double cream
    A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow's milk; used as a rich dairy ingredient in sauces and desserts.
  • OK
    red wine
    Fermented alcoholic beverage made from red grapes; used for cooking and drinking.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    regato cheese (2%) (cow's milk)
    A cheese made from cow's milk with a 2% fat or composition note; likely a soft to semi-soft dairy cheese.
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • 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
    butter (cow's milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
  • OK
    lamb stock
    Savory liquid stock made from lamb bones/juices with vegetables and seasonings.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    mint
    A fresh herb with aromatic leaves used to flavor and garnish dishes, beverages, and desserts.
  • 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
    cinnamon
    A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • 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
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • 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 Lamb Moussaka

Is Lamb Moussaka ultra-processed?

No — Lamb Moussaka by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients or minimally processed components (meat, vegetables, dairy, herbs, spices, basic flour and starch, simple stock). There are no industrial additives, refined isolated sugars like glucose syrup or maltodextrin, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or artificial sweeteners. Therefore, it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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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