Tesco

White Lasagne Sauce

Barcode 5057753911454

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — White Lasagne Sauce is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA: modified maize starch (industrially modified starch), yeast extract (industrial flavor enhancer), and stabiliser sodium phosphate (an industrial stabilizer). These ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed even though it also contains basic ingredients like water, cheese, cream, and sunflower oil.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

cheddar cheese (milk) (7%). modified maize starch
OK

cream (milk) (4%)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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

sodium citrate

Sodium citrate is a mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent in foods and drinks.
OK

stabiliser (sodium phosphate)
OK

salt

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

mustard powder. white pepper. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. vsuitable for vegetarians

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Common questions about White Lasagne Sauce

Is White Lasagne Sauce ultra-processed?

Yes — White Lasagne Sauce by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA: modified maize starch (industrially modified starch), yeast extract (industrial flavor enhancer), and stabiliser sodium phosphate (an industrial stabilizer). These ingredients make the overall product ultra-processed even though it also contains basic ingredients like water, cheese, cream, and sunflower oil.

Which ingredients in White Lasagne Sauce are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in White Lasagne Sauce as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, sodium citrate. 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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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.