Lasagna Dinner Mix
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), DEHYDRATED TOMATO, SUGAR, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, OF: DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICE, ENZYME-MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BUTTER (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), WHEY, DEHYDRATED ONION, BUTTERMILK, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40 LAKE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Lasagna Dinner Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 40 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme-Modified Cheddar Cheese And Butter (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Butter [Cream, Salt], Cheese Culture, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Lasagna Dinner Mix's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Macaroni Product (Semolina Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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