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Beef bolognese sauce by Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer

Beef bolognese sauce

Barcode 29094035
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Beef bolognese sauce is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (meat, vegetables, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, salt, spices) and simple kitchen staples such as tomato purée, stock from bones, and cornflour. There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or industrially refined syrups. Therefore, under NOVA, it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    beef
    A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    red wine
    Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrots
    Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    beef stock
    A basic liquid made from simmered beef bones and meat to provide savory flavor; may be used as a soup base or cooking liquid.
  • OK
    beef bones
  • OK
    herbs
    A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    leek
    A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    bay leaves
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • 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
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    ground fennel
    Finely ground fennel seeds, a common spice used for flavoring and digestive aid.

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Common questions about Beef bolognese sauce

Is Beef bolognese sauce ultra-processed?

No — Beef bolognese sauce by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (meat, vegetables, herbs, extra virgin olive oil, salt, spices) and simple kitchen staples such as tomato purée, stock from bones, and cornflour. There are no industrial additives, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, or industrially refined syrups. Therefore, under NOVA, it is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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