Dolmio

Creamy Lasagne Sauce

Barcode 4002359020223

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Yes — Creamy Lasagne Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. In particular, it includes modified maize starch, palm fat, natural flavouring, an acidity regulator (lactic acid), and a stabiliser (xanthan gum), all of which are considered UPF ingredients under NOVA. It also contains dried glucose syrup and smoke flavouring within the broth powder, which are industrially processed additives. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

butterfat (milk)

Milk fat, the fat portion derived from milk used in dairy products.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

palm fat

A fat derived from the fruit of oil palm. Often a highly processed vegetable oil used in food production.
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
UPF

broth powder

Powdered savory base containing sugar, flavourings, yeast extract, dried glucose syrup, salt, coconut fat, sunflower oil, smoke flavouring, and milk protein.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
UPF

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
UPF

stabiliser (xanthan gum)

Xanthan gum, a thickening agent used as a stabiliser.
UPF

rosemary extract (antioxidant)

Rosemary extract used as an antioxidant in foods.

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Common questions about Creamy Lasagne Sauce

Is Creamy Lasagne Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Lasagne Sauce by Dolmio is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives. In particular, it includes modified maize starch, palm fat, natural flavouring, an acidity regulator (lactic acid), and a stabiliser (xanthan gum), all of which are considered UPF ingredients under NOVA. It also contains dried glucose syrup and smoke flavouring within the broth powder, which are industrially processed additives. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

Which ingredients in Creamy Lasagne Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Creamy Lasagne Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, palm fat, broth powder, natural flavouring, lactic acid, stabiliser (xanthan gum), rosemary extract (antioxidant). 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.

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.