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Inspired to Cook Beef Stock

Q: Is Inspired to Cook Beef Stock ultra-processed?

Yes — Inspired to Cook Beef Stock by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, which falls under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients are mostly culinary, but the presence of this additive is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Q: Which ingredients in Inspired to Cook Beef Stock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Inspired to Cook Beef Stock as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

Q: 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.

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Yes — Inspired to Cook Beef Stock is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, which falls under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients are mostly culinary, but the presence of this additive is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

beef bones
OK

beef (1.3%)
OK

tomato paste

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

salt

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

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

beef fat

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

sugar

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

onion

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

carrot

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

cornflour

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

mushroom concentrate

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

onion purée

A smooth paste made from onions, used to add sweetness and body to dishes.
OK

red wine concentrate
OK

black pepper <1%

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Common questions about Inspired to Cook Beef Stock

Is Inspired to Cook Beef Stock ultra-processed?

Yes — Inspired to Cook Beef Stock by By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, which falls under NOVA group 4. Other ingredients are mostly culinary, but the presence of this additive is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Inspired to Cook Beef Stock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Inspired to Cook Beef Stock as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?