Cathedral City

Our Cheesy Lasagne

Barcode 5010482339838

Yes — Our Cheesy Lasagne is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), cheese powder with emulsifying salt (sodium phosphates), dried glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), flavouring, potassium sorbate (preservative), and annatto norbixin (colour). These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beef (23%)
OK

water

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

chopped tomatoes (16%). cooked free range egg pasta (durum wheat semolina, water, pasteurised liquid free range egg)
OK

cathedral city cheddar cheese (milk) (14%)
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

beef stock (beef stock (water, beef extract, beef, beef fat, beef bones), modified maize starch, sugar, concentrated onion juice)
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 (1%)
OK

dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
OK

full fat soft cheese (soft cheese (milk), salt, modified maize starch, preservative: potassium sorbate)
OK

red leicester cheese (cheese (milk), colour: annatto norbixin)
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

cheese stock (cheese powder (cheese powder (milk), emulsifying salt: sodium phosphates), dried glucose syrup, water, yeast extract, salt, sunflower oil, flavouring)
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

dijon mustard (water, brown mustard seed, white vinegar)
OK

worcester sauce (water, white vinegar, sugar, onion, salt, tamarind paste, cloves, ginger, garlic, barley malt extract)
OK

lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
OK

ground fennel

Finely ground fennel seeds, a common spice used for flavoring and digestive aid.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

oregano

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

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground black pepper used to season savory dishes.

Common questions about Our Cheesy Lasagne

Is Our Cheesy Lasagne ultra-processed?

Yes — Our Cheesy Lasagne by Cathedral City is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including modified maize starch (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), cheese powder with emulsifying salt (sodium phosphates), dried glucose syrup (an industrial refined sugar), yeast extract (a flavour enhancer), flavouring, potassium sorbate (preservative), and annatto norbixin (colour). These ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Our Cheesy Lasagne are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Our Cheesy Lasagne as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. 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.

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.