Yes — Charlie Bingham Lasagne is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and curing agents such as potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate, and yeast extract. These are extracted or synthesized additives used for preservation, flavor enhancement, and curing, which meets NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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Yes — Charlie Bingham Lasagne by Charlie Bigham's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and curing agents such as potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate, and yeast extract. These are extracted or synthesized additives used for preservation, flavor enhancement, and curing, which meets NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Beef lasagne by By sainsbury's, Well & Good - Beef lasagne by Coop, Beef Lasagne by Aldi Cucina. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.