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Our best ever beef lasagne by Marks and spencer
Marks and spencer

Our best ever beef lasagne

Barcode 29161867
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Our best ever beef lasagne is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients used mainly in processed foods, including: curing salt with sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate (preservatives), antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate), and preservative lysozyme. These extracted and synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    minced beef (30%)
  • OK
    semi-skimmed milk
    Milk with reduced fat content (typically around 1.5% fat). Used as a basic dairy ingredient in beverages and cooking.
  • OK
    cooked egg pasta (12%) (durum wheat semolina (contains gluten), water, pasteurised egg)
  • OK
    chianti wine (6%)
  • OK
    tomatoes (4%)
  • OK
    extra mature cheddar cheese (milk) (3%)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    smoked pancetta (2.5%) (pork)
  • UPF
    curing salt
    A curing mixture containing salt with nitrite/nitrate preservatives used to cure meat; considered an additive
  • OK
    ground spices (black pepper)
  • OK
    cassia (sweet cinnamon)
  • OK
    cloves
    Dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum, with a warm, pungent, sweet-spicy flavor used whole or ground in spice blends and dishes.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    dill
    Fragrant herb used to flavor dishes and pickles; delicate fronds and seeds.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • UPF
    antioxidant: e301
    E301 corresponds to sodium ascorbate/ascorbate salt used as an antioxidant additive
  • OK
    grana padano cheese (2%) (grana padano cheese (milk))
  • OK
    preservative: lysozyme (egg)
  • OK
    carrots
    Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • 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
    balsamic vinegar
    A dark, concentrated vinegar traditionally made from grape must, aged to develop complex flavors.
  • OK
    single cream
    A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
  • OK
    broad bean flourm
  • OK
    unsalted butter (milk)
    Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely milled flour ground from wheat kernels, used as a base ingredient in many baked goods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    dried mustard
    A spice made from ground mustard seeds that has been dried; adds sharp, pungent flavor in condiments and sauces.
  • OK
    ground spices (white pepper, nutmeg, turmeric)
  • OK
    allspice
    A dried berry spice with warm, clove-like flavor often used in spice blends, marinades, and baked goods.

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Common questions about Our best ever beef lasagne

Is Our best ever beef lasagne ultra-processed?

Yes — Our best ever beef lasagne by Marks and spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients used mainly in processed foods, including: curing salt with sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate (preservatives), antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate), and preservative lysozyme. These extracted and synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Our best ever beef lasagne are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Our best ever beef lasagne as ultra-processed markers: curing salt, antioxidant: e301. 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.

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