Vegetable Lasagne

Barcode 5010525431543

No — Vegetable Lasagne is not ultra-processed.

This is a home-style vegetable lasagne made from basic culinary ingredients: durum wheat semolina pasta, vegetables, herbs, tomato products, cheese, oils, salt, and sugar. It contains no industrial sweeteners, isolated industrial sugars, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, gelling agents, highly processed palm oil, or flavorings. The starch and onion powder are standard cooking ingredients rather than complex additives, so the food is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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lasagne sheets

Pasta sheets made from durum wheat semolina and water; a basic, minimally processed ingredient when used alone.
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white onion
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olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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tomato puree (concentrated tomato)
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diced tomatoes (tomatoes, salt)
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mixed vegetables (carrot, courgette, pepper, peas)
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mozzarella cheese (milk)

Fresh soft to semisoft cheese made from milk, commonly used on pizzas and in Italian dishes.
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salt

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

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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basil

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

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

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
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thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
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sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
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spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.

Common questions about Vegetable Lasagne

Is Vegetable Lasagne ultra-processed?

No — Vegetable Lasagne is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a home-style vegetable lasagne made from basic culinary ingredients: durum wheat semolina pasta, vegetables, herbs, tomato products, cheese, oils, salt, and sugar. It contains no industrial sweeteners, isolated industrial sugars, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, gelling agents, highly processed palm oil, or flavorings. The starch and onion powder are standard cooking ingredients rather than complex additives, so the food is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.