Kirsty's

Lentil Cottage Pie

Barcode 5032824020143

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Yes — Lentil Cottage Pie is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives/ingredients: glucose syrup and mushroom concentrate/powder in mushroom stock. Glucose syrup is a refined, isolated sugar produced industrially, and mushroom concentrates/powders are processed flavoring ingredients, both of which place the product in NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

vegetable & lentil sauce (50%) (water, carrots, swede)
OK

mushrooms

Edible fungi used as a vegetable or meat substitute; common culinary ingredient.
OK

tomato chopped (tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid)
OK

leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
OK

onion

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

dark speckled lentils (2%)
OK

tomato purée

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

mushroom stock [rehydrated mushroom (mushroom concentrate, water, mushroom powder)
OK

salt

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

cornflour

Cornflour (cornstarch) is a fine starch derived from corn, used as a thickening agent in cooking.
OK

cornflour

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

rapeseed oil

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

agave syrup

A traditional natural sweetener extracted from the sap of the agave plant, used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.
OK

caramel paste (glucose syrup, water)
OK

thyme dried
OK

sage dried
OK

black pepper ground. root vegetable mash (50%) (sweet potato 45%)
OK

potato 39%
OK

carrot 15%
OK

white pepper

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

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Common questions about Lentil Cottage Pie

Is Lentil Cottage Pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Lentil Cottage Pie by Kirsty's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrially processed additives/ingredients: glucose syrup and mushroom concentrate/powder in mushroom stock. Glucose syrup is a refined, isolated sugar produced industrially, and mushroom concentrates/powders are processed flavoring ingredients, both of which place the product in NOVA Group 4 (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.

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.