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Nana’s Mushroom Bolognese by Wicked Kitchen
Wicked Kitchen

Nana’s Mushroom Bolognese

Barcode 5057545429174
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Nana’s Mushroom Bolognese is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat semolina, vegetables, oils, herbs, spices, salt, cornflour, garlic purée). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilisers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    cooked pasta (water, durum wheat semolina)
  • OK
    tomato passata
    Pureed tomato sauce used as a base or ingredient in cooking.
  • 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
    courgette (15%)
  • OK
    mushroom (12%)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    tomato juice
    Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • 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
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    paprika flakes
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    cracked black pepper
    Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
  • OK
    ground bay leaf
    Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.
  • OK
    leek
    A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.

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Common questions about Nana’s Mushroom Bolognese

Is Nana’s Mushroom Bolognese ultra-processed?

No — Nana’s Mushroom Bolognese by Wicked Kitchen is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat semolina, vegetables, oils, herbs, spices, salt, cornflour, garlic purée). There are no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilisers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA, so this is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

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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