Marks & Spencers

Mushroom Bolognese

Barcode 29430130

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Mushroom Bolognese is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday, due to flavor-enhancing additives and meal formulation.

This mushroom bolognese is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, a flavor enhancer and extracted additive used to intensify savory taste. The product also includes a ready-to-eat prepared meal formulation. Rapeseed oil, cornflour, sugar, salt, lemon juice, herbs, vegetables, mushrooms, fortified flour, and added vitamins and minerals do not independently make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pasta (37%) (water - durum wheat semolina) tomatoes (20%) - onions - carrots celery - red wine (4%) mushrooms (3%) vegetable stock (water - onions carrots - leeks yeast extract - kelp shiitake mushrooms salt - lemon juice - ground bay leaves ground white pepper ground thyme) rapeseed oil - tomato paste cornflour. shiitake mushrooms - garlic purée mushroom stock (mushrooms 25 mins water salt sugar - rapeseed oil dried mushrooms) parsley - salt sugar cracked black pepper thyme ground bay leaves dried oregano. *fortified with calcium
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

vitamin b3 / niacin

Vitamin B3 (niacin) used as a nutrient fortification additive in foods; not a standalone food item but a fortification agent.
OK

b1 and folic acid. e film. entre of oven. and for

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Common questions about Mushroom Bolognese

Is Mushroom Bolognese ultra-processed?

Yes — Mushroom Bolognese by Marks & Spencers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This mushroom bolognese is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, a flavor enhancer and extracted additive used to intensify savory taste. The product also includes a ready-to-eat prepared meal formulation. Rapeseed oil, cornflour, sugar, salt, lemon juice, herbs, vegetables, mushrooms, fortified flour, and added vitamins and minerals do not independently make it 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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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.