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Yes — Yeast extract is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the main ingredient is yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer/extract, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed ingredients. Added vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folic acid, vitamin B12) are fortificants and do not change the classification.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other sauces, condiments & spreads Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Houmous
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Houmous
Waitrose Duchy Organic
Not UPF
Whole Grain Mustard
Bramwells
Not UPF
Lemon curd
Bonne Maman
Not UPF
Real Ketchup 485 g
Stokes
Not UPF
double concentré de tomates bio
Mutti
Not UPF
Passata
Cirio
Not UPF
Fiery Goan Curry
The Spice Tailor
Not UPF
Yes — Yeast extract by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the main ingredient is yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer/extract, fitting NOVA criteria for ultra-processed ingredients. Added vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folic acid, vitamin B12) are fortificants and do not change the classification.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins by Grandessa, Reduced Salt Yeast Extract by By sainsbury's, Sainsbury's, Yeast extract reduced salt savoury spread by Natex. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
