Kirstys

Cottage pie

Barcode 5032824017303

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cottage pie is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients like citric acid and cornflour are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

minced beef and tomato sauce (50%) [beef 34%
OK

water

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

peas 10%
OK

carrot 10%
OK

chopped tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice)

Tomatoes that have been chopped, with juice from the tomatoes.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

beef stock (water)
OK

beef stock 30% (beef bone, water)
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

salt

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

lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
OK

beef fat 1%
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

worcester sauce (water, spirit vinegar, sugar, onion, tamarind paste, ginger, garlic, cloves)
OK

tomato purée

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

ground black pepper]
OK

sweet potato mash (50%) [sweet potato 45%
OK

potato 39%
OK

carrot 15%
OK

white pepper

White pepper spice ground from peppercorns after removing the outer shell; commonly used as a seasoning.

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Common questions about Cottage pie

Is Cottage pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Cottage pie by Kirstys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA framework used here. Other ingredients like citric acid and cornflour are acceptable basic additives, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Cottage pie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cottage pie as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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?

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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.