Roast Beef Gravy

Barcode 00281065

Yes — Roast Beef Gravy is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer considered a UPF ingredient according to NOVA guidance. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed culinary components, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient for UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

roast beef stock (9%)
OK

roast beef bones
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
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

carrots

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

leek

A mild, elongated green vegetable with a white base used in many dishes.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

bay leaves
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

red wine (contains sulphites)
OK

beef fat

Rendered animal fat from beef used for cooking or baking; provides richness and texture.
OK

cornflour

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

unsalted butter (milk)

Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
OK

salt

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

balsamic vinegar

A dark, concentrated vinegar traditionally made from grape must, aged to develop complex flavors.
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 Roast Beef Gravy

Is Roast Beef Gravy ultra-processed?

Yes — Roast Beef Gravy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer considered a UPF ingredient according to NOVA guidance. Other ingredients are mostly minimally processed culinary components, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient for UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Roast Beef Gravy are ultra-processed?

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