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Lasagne for 1 by Charlie Bigham's
Charlie Bigham's

Lasagne for 1

Barcode 5033665211066
Scanned  38  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Lasagne for 1 is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains additives and industrial ingredients: curing preservatives (potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite) and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) in the bacon, and yeast extract in the beef stock, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    egg pasta (durum wheat semolina, water, free-range egg)
  • OK
    white wine
    A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    cheddar cheese
    A traditional cheese produced from cow's milk; a basic dairy product not considered ultra-processed.
  • OK
    british beef (7%)
  • OK
    british pork (7%)
  • OK
    smoked bacon (6%) (pork, salt, preservatives: potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate)
  • 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
    cream (milk)
    Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    carrots
    Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    celery
    A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    balsamic vinegar of modena (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    chicken liver
  • OK
    beef stock (water, beef bones, yeast extract, salt, molasses, tomato purée, rapeseed oil, dried onions, ground black pepper)
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • 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 nutmeg
    Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    ground star anise
  • 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 Lasagne for 1

Is Lasagne for 1 ultra-processed?

Yes — Lasagne for 1 by Charlie Bigham's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains additives and industrial ingredients: curing preservatives (potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite) and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) in the bacon, and yeast extract in the beef stock, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

What are healthier alternatives to Lasagne for 1?

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.

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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