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Creamy Lasagne Sauce by CUCINA
CUCINA

Creamy Lasagne Sauce

Barcode 4088600304670
Scanned  20  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Creamy Lasagne Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, maltodextrin, flavourings, yeast extract, smoke flavouring, and colour: turmeric extract. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • UPF
    modified maize starch
    A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    butter powder (milk)
    Dairy powder produced from butter; lower moisture content to create a shelf-stable fat-rich powder used as a milk fat ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    whey protein (milk)
    Protein ingredient derived from milk via cheese production processes; commonly used as a protein supplement or functional additive.
  • UPF
    acidity regulator: lactic acid; maltodextrin
    Combination of lactic acid (organic acid used as acidity regulator) and maltodextrin (a refined carbohydrate used as a carrier and thickener) as a flavor/texture modifier.
  • OK
    whole milk powder
    Whole milk powder is made by evaporating milk to dryness. It is a convenient form of milk that can be reconstituted with water. It is used in baking, confectionery, and as a milk substitute in various recipes.
  • 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.
  • 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
    potassium chloride
    Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
  • OK
    stabiliser: xanthan gum; milk proteins
    A stabiliser mixture containing xanthan gum (a common thickener) and milk proteins (e.g., casein or whey proteins) used to improve texture and prevent separation in dairy-based products.
  • OK
    cream powder (milk)
    Dried cream, a dairy product with fat and protein; a processed dairy ingredient used to impart creaminess in foods.
  • OK
    whey permeate (milk)
    Dairy byproduct comprising lactose, minerals, and residual proteins from whey; used as a sweetener or functional ingredient.
  • OK
    whey powder
    Dairy-derived protein powder from whey, commonly used in supplements and baked goods.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    smoke flavouring
    A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • UPF
    turmeric extract
    A natural turmeric-derived colorant used to impart yellow-orange hue in foods; commonly derived from Curcuma longa. As an extracted additive, it functions as a coloring agent.

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Common questions about Creamy Lasagne Sauce

Is Creamy Lasagne Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — Creamy Lasagne Sauce by CUCINA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including modified maize starch, maltodextrin, flavourings, yeast extract, smoke flavouring, and colour: turmeric extract. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Creamy Lasagne Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Creamy Lasagne Sauce as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, whey protein (milk), acidity regulator: lactic acid; maltodextrin, flavourings, yeast extract, smoke flavouring, turmeric extract. 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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