Sainsbury's Taste the Difference

Beef Gravy

Barcode 00380751

Yes — Beef Gravy is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, and also uses caramelised sugar powder as an industrially processed sweetener component.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beef stock (86%) (water, beef, yeast extract, beef fat, salt, tomato concentrate, carrot concentrate, tomato paste, onion, carrot, black pepper)
OK

onion

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

corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

butter (cow's milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
OK

sherry vinegar
OK

caramelised sugar powder

Powder consisting of caramelised sugar; a sweet flavoring ingredient derived from refined sugar.
OK

salt

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

mushroom concentrate

A concentrated mushroom flavoring or extract used to impart mushroom flavor in dishes.
OK

tomato paste / tomato concentrate

A concentrated tomato product, usually made by cooking down tomatoes to a thick paste used to enrich flavor and texture in sauces and soups.
OK

red wine (0.1%)
OK

black pepper (0.03%)
OK

sunflower oil

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

bay leaf

A dried leaf from the Bay laurel tree (Laurus nobilis) used as a herb to flavor dishes.
OK

thyme

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

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Common questions about Beef Gravy

Is Beef Gravy ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Gravy by Sainsbury's Taste the Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, and also uses caramelised sugar powder as an industrially processed sweetener component.

Which ingredients in Beef Gravy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.