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Bolognese origional by Lloyd Grossman
Lloyd Grossman

Bolognese origional

Barcode 5000354163869
Scanned  43  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Bolognese origional is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, oils, herbs, spices, salt, sugar, wine, lemon juice). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomatoes (44%)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    water red wine (6%)
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • 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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    celery purée
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • 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
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.

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Common questions about Bolognese origional

Is Bolognese origional ultra-processed?

No — Bolognese origional by Lloyd Grossman is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, oils, herbs, spices, salt, sugar, wine, lemon juice). It contains no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavourings, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA. Therefore it is not classified as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

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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