By sainsbury's, Sainsbury's

Yeast Extract Spread

Barcode 01386844

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Yeast Extract Spread is ultra-processed.

Contains yeast extract, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, so the product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients (water, salt, B vitamins) are not ultra-processed, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to make the whole product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

water

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

salt

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

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

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Yeast Extract Spread

Is Yeast Extract Spread ultra-processed?

Yes — Yeast Extract Spread by By sainsbury's, Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains yeast extract, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient, so the product is classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. Other ingredients (water, salt, B vitamins) are not ultra-processed, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to make the whole product UPF.

Which ingredients in Yeast Extract Spread are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Yeast Extract Spread 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?

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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.