Tesco

Lasagne

Barcode 5057545188729

Yes — Lasagne is ultra-processed.

Product contains yeast extract and beef extract, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. According to instructions, any product containing these must be classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but presence of these extracts is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
OK

cooked egg pasta

Pasta made with durum wheat semolina and eggs; a processed grain–egg product but considered a traditional pasta ingredient.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

pasteurised egg

A whole egg that has been heat-treated to kill pathogens.
OK

beef (18%)

Beef cut with 18% fat content, typical lean-to-fat ratio in ground or prepared beef products.
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

tomato purée

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

onion

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

wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

cornflour

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

mature cheddar cheese (milk)

A mature (aged) cheddar cheese made from cow's milk; firm texture with sharp, tangy flavor.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

red wine

Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

salt

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

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

beef extract

Concentrated meat flavor extract derived from beef; considered ultra-processed due to being an extracted flavoring often produced through industrial processes.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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

white pepper

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

Common questions about Lasagne

Is Lasagne ultra-processed?

Yes — Lasagne by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains yeast extract and beef extract, which are pre-identified UPF ingredients. According to instructions, any product containing these must be classified as ultra-processed. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, but presence of these extracts is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Lasagne are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lasagne as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, beef extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.