Aldi Cucina

Beef Lasagne

Barcode 4088600402857

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — Beef Lasagne is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditional foods (meat, vegetables, herbs, pasta made from wheat and egg, cheeses, cream, tomato products, cornflour, salt, and rapeseed oil). There are no isolated industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to the provided NOVA-style rules, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

beef (27%)
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

cooked free range egg pasta (17%) (durum wheat semolina, water, pasteurised free range egg, dried free range egg white)
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

crushed tomatoes
OK

water

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

cornflour

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

regato cheese (milk)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

mature cheddar cheese (milk)

A mature (aged) cheddar cheese made from cow's milk; firm texture with sharp, tangy flavor.
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

salt

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

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.

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Common questions about Beef Lasagne

Is Beef Lasagne ultra-processed?

No — Beef Lasagne by Aldi Cucina is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditional foods (meat, vegetables, herbs, pasta made from wheat and egg, cheeses, cream, tomato products, cornflour, salt, and rapeseed oil). There are no isolated industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, according to the provided NOVA-style rules, this product is not classified as 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.