Sainsbury's

Steak & Gravy Puff Pastry Pie

Barcode 00374507

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Steak & Gravy Puff Pastry Pie is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, malted barley extract, and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives. According to the provided rules, these specific ingredients are pre-identified UPF markers, so any product containing them must be considered ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

british beef (32%)
OK

fortified wheat flour

A refined flour enriched with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, niacin, iron). Commonly used as a basic baking ingredient.
OK

thiamine

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

ale (9%) (barley)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

cornflour

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

beef stock (beef bone, water, cornflour, sugar, tomato paste, beef extract, beef fat, beef, onion concentrate, salt)
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
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

salt

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

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
UPF

malted barley extract

A concentrated extract from malted barley, used as a brewing adjunct or flavoring. It may be used in foods and drinks for sweetness or malt flavor.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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

worcestershire sauce (malt vinegar (from barley), water, black treacle)
OK

ground spices (clove powder, ginger powder, paprika powder, pimento, white pepper) tamarind concentrate
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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 Steak & Gravy Puff Pastry Pie

Is Steak & Gravy Puff Pastry Pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Steak & Gravy Puff Pastry Pie by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, malted barley extract, and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients/additives. According to the provided rules, these specific ingredients are pre-identified UPF markers, so any product containing them must be considered ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Steak & Gravy Puff Pastry Pie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Steak & Gravy Puff Pastry Pie as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, malted barley 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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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.