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Air-Dried Beef (Bresaola)

Barcode 01739015

Yes — Air-Dried Beef (Bresaola) is ultra-processed.

A processed meat with industrial sugars, flavourings, and curing preservatives.

This air-dried beef is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially processed sugar; flavourings, which are industrial flavouring additives; and sodium nitrite, a preservative. Potassium nitrate is also a curing preservative. These additives and the ready-to-eat processed meat formulation meet the specified UPF criteria.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef

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

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

sodium nitrite

A curing salt used to preserve and cure meat by inhibiting bacterial growth and giving pink color. Often used in processed meats.
UPF

potassium nitrate

Potassium nitrate is an inorganic curing salt used in meat processing to preserve and cure meat by inhibiting microbial growth and helping with color development. It is a simple chemical compound (KNO3) and is considered a food ingredient when used as a curing agent.

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Common questions about Air-Dried Beef (Bresaola)

Is Air-Dried Beef (Bresaola) ultra-processed?

Yes — Air-Dried Beef (Bresaola) by Taste the difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This air-dried beef is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially processed sugar; flavourings, which are industrial flavouring additives; and sodium nitrite, a preservative. Potassium nitrate is also a curing preservative. These additives and the ready-to-eat processed meat formulation meet the specified UPF criteria.

Which ingredients in Air-Dried Beef (Bresaola) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Air-Dried Beef (Bresaola) as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavourings, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate. 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.