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Spaghetti Bolognese

Barcode 5000169059135

No — Spaghetti Bolognese is not ultra-processed.

This ready meal is made from basic culinary ingredients only: pasta from durum wheat, beef, vegetables (tomato, mushroom, onion, carrot, celery, garlic), simple seasonings (vinegar, salt, herbs, pepper) and cornflour as a basic thickener. It contains no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, modified starches, inverted/refined syrups, or other cosmetic additives, so it would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked spaghetti pasta (water, durum _wheat_ semolina)
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beef (25%)
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tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
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water

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

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

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
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onion

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

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

A crunchy green stalk vegetable used as a herb or vegetable ingredient in dishes for flavor and texture.
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garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
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red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
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salt

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

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

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

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

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

Common questions about Spaghetti Bolognese

Is Spaghetti Bolognese ultra-processed?

No — Spaghetti Bolognese by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This ready meal is made from basic culinary ingredients only: pasta from durum wheat, beef, vegetables (tomato, mushroom, onion, carrot, celery, garlic), simple seasonings (vinegar, salt, herbs, pepper) and cornflour as a basic thickener. It contains no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, modified starches, inverted/refined syrups, or other cosmetic additives, so it would not be classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

Spaghetti Bolognese

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Common questions about Spaghetti Bolognese

Is Spaghetti Bolognese ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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