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Meatballs al forno by Charlie Bighams
Charlie Bighams

Meatballs al forno

Barcode 5033665208912
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Meatballs al forno is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients and traditionally processed components (meat, vegetables, cheeses, oils, herbs, spices, eggs, flour-based breadcrumbs, vinegar-based sauce). It does not contain industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, thickeners, flavour enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups that would place it into the ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    trulli pasta (water, durum wheat semolina, egg)
  • OK
    british pork (11%)
  • OK
    british beef (7%)
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    regato cheese (milk)
  • OK
    semi-dried tomatoes
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    free-range egg white
  • OK
    beef suet (beef fat, wheat flour)
  • OK
    cheddar cheese
    A traditional cheese produced from cow's milk; a basic dairy product not considered ultra-processed.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    honey
    A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    egg yolk
    The yellow portion of a free-range egg, rich in fats and proteins and used for texture and binding in dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    wheat couscous
  • OK
    beef gelatin
    Animal-derived gelling agent from bovine collagen, used to set jellies, gummies, and desserts.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    vegetarian worcester sauce (water, sugar, spirit vinegar, molasses, onion purée, salt, tamarind paste, cloves, garlic purée, ginger purée)
  • OK
    breadcrumbs (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), yeast, salt)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    dried oregano
    A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    ground fennel seeds
    Finely ground seeds of fennel with a warm, sweet-anise aroma.
  • OK
    lemon zest
    Fresh citrus peel grated or shredded to add aroma and brightness; contains essential oils and zest oils.
  • OK
    red pepper flakes
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ground chillies
  • OK
    colour: paprika extract. secret ingredient: obsession. warning: although we do our very best to take out all the bones
  • OK
    some may remain. allergens: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
    see ingredients in bold. may contain peanuts
  • OK
    nuts
    A basic, whole-food ingredient consisting of kernels from various tree or bush species (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews). Rich in fats and protein.
  • OK
    sesame
    A small, tan-to-brown seed used as a food ingredient or topping; mild, nutty flavor.
  • OK
    soya and mustard. storage: refrigerate below 5°c. best cooked from fresh. if freezing
  • OK
    do so before use by date and eat within one month. defrost thoroughly before cooking. for use by date
  • OK
    see top of pack. ζη n t e

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Common questions about Meatballs al forno

Is Meatballs al forno ultra-processed?

No — Meatballs al forno by Charlie Bighams is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of basic culinary ingredients and traditionally processed components (meat, vegetables, cheeses, oils, herbs, spices, eggs, flour-based breadcrumbs, vinegar-based sauce). It does not contain industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, thickeners, flavour enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups that would place it into the ultra-processed category.

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.

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