Yes — Beef lasagne is ultra-processed.
The product contains ultra-processed additives such as flavouring and the artificial sweetener sucralose, which are industrial formulations characteristic of UPFs.
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Yes — Beef lasagne is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed additives such as flavouring and the artificial sweetener sucralose, which are industrial formulations characteristic of UPFs.
Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Beef lasagne as ultra-processed markers: beef bouillon, yeast extract (barley), yeast extract powder (barley), flavouring, sucralose sweetener. 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.