Creamy Mushroom Casserole Sauce

Barcode 4056489904526

Yes — Creamy Mushroom Casserole Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including yeast extract and flavourings (both explicitly UPF), as well as acidity regulator and lactic acid. These extracted and industrially processed ingredients go beyond basic culinary components, placing the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

3.7% simple casserole meat
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

2.4% wild mushrooms
OK

shellfish
OK

dark miso paste
OK

sugar

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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 stock powder
OK

salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sodium

A key mineral used for electrolyte balance and as a food additive (often as salt) in many foods.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

mushroom

A fleshy fungal organism used widely as a vegetable in cooking. Low in calories and rich in umami.
OK

0.2% wild oyster mushroom
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

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Common questions about Creamy Mushroom Casserole Sauce

Is Creamy Mushroom Casserole Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Mushroom Casserole Sauce 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 additives and formulations, including yeast extract and flavourings (both explicitly UPF), as well as acidity regulator and lactic acid. These extracted and industrially processed ingredients go beyond basic culinary components, placing the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Creamy Mushroom Casserole Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Creamy Mushroom Casserole Sauce as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavourings. 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.