M&S Food, Marks & Spencer

Beef Gravy

Barcode 00272643

Scanned 10 times by Nomi users

Yes — Beef Gravy is ultra-processed.

The gravy contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. These include yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer, and cornflour, which is a refined starch. It also contains a pre-identified ultra-processed vegetable stock (mushroom extract, salt, yeast extract, water, concentrated leek juice, ground white pepper). The presence of these industrial flavoring components and processed extracts means the product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

roast beef stock

A savory liquid stock used as a flavor base, containing beef, water, vegetables, and seasonings. The 82% refers to the meat and extract content within the stock.
OK

cornflour

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

onions

CommonAllium vegetable used as a base flavor and aromatics in cooking. Fresh, dried, or cooked onion can be used in many dishes.
OK

beef dripping

Rendered fat from beef often used for roasting, frying, or as a spread. It is a basic ingredient in traditional cooking.
OK

mushrooms

Edible fungi used as a vegetable or meat substitute; common culinary ingredient.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

_wheatflour_ contains _gluten_ (with _wheatflour_, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
OK

thiamine

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

vegetable stock

A prepared stock made from vegetables and flavorings; contains mushroom extract, yeast extract and other ingredients.
OK

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

red wine

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

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about Beef Gravy

Is Beef Gravy ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Gravy by M&S Food, Marks & Spencer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The gravy contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives. These include yeast extract, which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer, and cornflour, which is a refined starch. It also contains a pre-identified ultra-processed vegetable stock (mushroom extract, salt, yeast extract, water, concentrated leek juice, ground white pepper). The presence of these industrial flavoring components and processed extracts means the product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Beef Gravy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Gravy as an ultra-processed marker: vegetable stock. 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.