Yes — Beef lasagne is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and a pre-identified UPF ingredient according to the given criteria. Other ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.
Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
beef Bolognaise
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Butter chicken et riz pilaf
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Not UPF
Chicken and Tomato Risotto
M&S
Not UPF
Chicken Korma with pilau
Inspired cuisine
Not UPF
Luxury lasagne al forno
Coop
Not UPF
Beef Lasagne
Marks & Spencer
Not UPF
Mexican beef Barbacoa with brown rice and beans
MindfulChef
Not UPF
Well & Good - Beef lasagne
Coop
Not UPF
Tortilla chips
Trader Giotto's
Not UPF
Yes — Beef lasagne by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and a pre-identified UPF ingredient according to the given criteria. Other ingredients are mostly whole or minimally processed foods, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the entire product as UPF.
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.
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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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.