Beef stock

Barcode 00568272

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

No — Beef stock is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic foods and simple concentrates (vegetables, juices, tomato paste) and yeast extract. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial flavours, or refined industrial syrups. According to the provided rules, such ingredients do not make it ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water yeast extract
OK

beef fat

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

beef bones
UPF

mushroom extract

A flavoring extract derived from mushrooms used to impart umami or mushroom notes in foods.
OK

salt

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

beef

A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
OK

tomato paste

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

onions

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

carrots

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

concentrated tomatoes
UPF

carrot juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
OK

ground black pepper

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

concentrated leek juice
OK

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.

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Common questions about Beef stock

Is Beef stock ultra-processed?

No — Beef stock is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic foods and simple concentrates (vegetables, juices, tomato paste) and yeast extract. There are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial flavours, or refined industrial syrups. According to the provided rules, such ingredients do not make it ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Beef stock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Beef stock as ultra-processed markers: mushroom extract, carrot juice concentrate. 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.