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Lasagne by Tesco Finest
Tesco Finest

Lasagne

Barcode 5057753197223
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Lasagne is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient under NOVA due to being an industrially produced flavor enhancer/ingredient extract. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary components, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    beef (24%)
  • 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 basic animal-derived food ingredient from eggs. Used as a protein source in dishes.
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • 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
    pork
    Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
  • OK
    red wine
    Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    grana padano cheese [grana padano medium fat hard cheese (milk)
  • OK
    preservative (egg lysozyme)]
  • 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
    whipping cream
    A dairy cream with around 30–36% fat, suitable for whipping and making desserts like mousse and toppings.
  • 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
    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
    pecorino medium fat hard cheese (milk)
  • OK
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • 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
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf from the Bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis) used as a herb to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    porcini mushroom powder
    Powdered form of porcini mushrooms used as a spice or umami seasoning; a single-ingredient dried fungal product.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • 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

Is Lasagne ultra-processed?

Yes — Lasagne by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient under NOVA due to being an industrially produced flavor enhancer/ingredient extract. Other ingredients are mostly basic culinary components, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Lasagne are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lasagne as ultra-processed markers: beef extract, yeast 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?

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