Beef Tomato Stew

Barcode 00809740

No — Beef Tomato Stew is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily whole foods (beef, tomatoes, onions, herbs, wine, basic stock). The only processing aids are basic culinary ingredients such as cornflour, sugar, and rapeseed oil, which the guidelines classify as not ultra-processed. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so this is not considered an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british beef (50%)
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

tomatoes (10%)
OK

onions

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

tomato juice

Liquid extracted from tomatoes, used as a beverage or base for sauces.
OK

beef stock (water, beef bones)
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

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.
UPF

onion juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from onions, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and savory products.
OK

rosemary

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

parsley

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

concentrated carrot purée
OK

concentrated garlic purée
OK

cornflour

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

sugar

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

red wine

Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

ground black pepper

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

Common questions about Beef Tomato Stew

Is Beef Tomato Stew ultra-processed?

No — Beef Tomato Stew is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily whole foods (beef, tomatoes, onions, herbs, wine, basic stock). The only processing aids are basic culinary ingredients such as cornflour, sugar, and rapeseed oil, which the guidelines classify as not ultra-processed. There are no industrial additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups, so this is not considered an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Beef Tomato Stew are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Tomato Stew as an ultra-processed marker: onion 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.