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Cottage pie by Charlie Bigham's
Charlie Bigham's

Cottage pie

Barcode 5033665211295
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Cottage pie is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including yeast extract (in beef stock and red wine stock) and red wine concentrate, which are processed flavor enhancers and concentrates beyond basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potatoes
    Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
  • OK
    british beef (33%) carrots
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    red wine
    Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
  • OK
    cheddar cheese
    A traditional cheese produced from cow's milk; a basic dairy product not considered ultra-processed.
  • 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
    cream (milk)
    Dairy cream made from milk, a basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    beef stock (yeast extract, water, beef bone stock, salt, molasses, tomato purée, dried onions, sunflower oil, black pepper)
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • 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
    red wine stock (red wine concentrate, water, yeast extract, potatoes, salt, sugar, dried onions, sunflower oil, black pepper, thyme oil)
  • 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
    breadcrumbs (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), yeast, salt)
  • OK
    parmigiano reggiano cheese (milk)
  • OK
    beef gelatin
    Animal-derived gelling agent from bovine collagen, used to set jellies, gummies, and desserts.
  • OK
    dijon mustard (water, mustard seeds, vinegar, salt)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.

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Common questions about Cottage pie

Is Cottage pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Cottage pie by Charlie Bigham's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including yeast extract (in beef stock and red wine stock) and red wine concentrate, which are processed flavor enhancers and concentrates beyond basic culinary ingredients.

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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