Barley Corn Beer

Barcode 3456655031291

Yes — Barley Corn Beer is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes unspecified added "flavoring," which is an industrial flavour additive under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

barley malt

Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
OK

hops

The flowers of the hop plant used to impart bitterness, aroma, and stability to beer.
UPF

flavoring

A broad, often undefined ingredient that provides taste. In commercial products, flavorings can be natural or artificial and may include esters, solvents, or other additives.

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Common questions about Barley Corn Beer

Is Barley Corn Beer ultra-processed?

Yes — Barley Corn Beer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes unspecified added "flavoring," which is an industrial flavour additive under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Barley Corn Beer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Barley Corn Beer as an ultra-processed marker: flavoring. 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.