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Beef lasagne by Waitrose
Waitrose

Beef lasagne

Barcode 5000169059098
Scanned  7  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Beef lasagne is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA criteria. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    beef (25%)
  • OK
    cooked free range egg pasta (water, durum wheat nu semolina, pasteurised free range egg, pasteurised free range egg albumen)
  • OK
    passata (tomato purée)
    Tomato purée used as a base sauce in cooking.
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    red wine
    Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • 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
    mature cheddar cheese (milk)
    A mature (aged) cheddar cheese made from cow's milk; firm texture with sharp, tangy flavor.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral 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
    medium mature cheddar cheese (milk)
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    beef extract
    Concentrated meat flavor extract derived from beef; considered ultra-processed due to being an extracted flavoring often produced through industrial processes.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • 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
    ground white pepper
    Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
  • OK
    ground nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.

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Common questions about Beef lasagne

Is Beef lasagne ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef lasagne by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA criteria. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary items, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the whole product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Beef lasagne are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Beef lasagne as ultra-processed markers: beef extract, yeast 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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