Marks & Spencer

BEEF GRAVY

Barcode 00482400

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — BEEF GRAVY is not ultra-processed.

Contains beef stock, vegetables, wine, cornflour, beef fat, vinegar, sugar, herbs and spices. No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or other ultra-processed ingredients listed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

beef stock

A savory liquid made from simmering beef bones and vegetables to extract flavor.
OK

leek

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

salt red wine (6%)
OK

cornflour

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

beef fat

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

salt

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

concentrated onion stock (water, onions)

Concentrated stock made from onions and water, used to add onion flavor; typically a simple broth base.
OK

balsamic vinegar

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

sugar

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

ground black pepper

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

No — BEEF GRAVY by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains beef stock, vegetables, wine, cornflour, beef fat, vinegar, sugar, herbs and spices. No industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or other ultra-processed ingredients listed.

Which ingredients in BEEF GRAVY are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in BEEF GRAVY as an ultra-processed marker: beef 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.