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Bolognese by Loyd Grossman
Loyd Grossman

Bolognese

Barcode 5000354914850
Scanned  10  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Bolognese is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and composed entirely of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, herbs, wine, vinegar, salt, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomatoes and water
    A tomato-based liquid product containing tomatoes and added water; commonly used as a base in sauces or soups.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    red wine
    Fermented grape beverage commonly used in cooking or drinking.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    carrot purée
    Pureed carrot, a smooth carrot puree used as a base or ingredient.
  • OK
    celery purée
    Pureed celery, a smooth celery puree used as a base or ingredient.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy green stalk vegetable used as a herb or vegetable ingredient in dishes for flavor and texture.
  • OK
    onion purée
    A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
  • 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
    white balsamic vinegar
    A light-colored vinegar made from white wine vinegar with added concentrated grape must; used for acidity and mild sweetness in dressings and sauces.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • 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
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • 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
    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
    ground nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
  • 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 Bolognese

Is Bolognese ultra-processed?

No — Bolognese by Loyd Grossman is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and composed entirely of basic culinary ingredients (vegetables, herbs, wine, vinegar, salt, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA, so 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.

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