Lidl

Maribel Yeast Extract Vegan

Barcode 4056489649199

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Yes — Maribel Yeast Extract Vegan is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredient "88% yeast extract". According to NOVA, extracted and concentrated ingredients like yeast extract, used primarily for flavor enhancement, are markers of ultra-processing. The added vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B12) are fortification nutrients and do not by themselves make a food UPF, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

yeast extract

A yeast-derived flavoring ingredient obtained by extracting yeast with water or other solvents to concentrate the umami-rich compounds. Used as a savory flavor enhancer in foods.
OK

salt

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

water

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

niacin

A B-vitamin used as a dietary supplement and nutrient in foods; participates in energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.
OK

thiamin

A B-vitamin essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function, commonly used as a nutrient supplement.
OK

folic acid

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

riboflavin (vitamin b2)

An essential B vitamin used as a dietary supplement or fortification ingredient to support energy metabolism and cellular function.
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 Maribel Yeast Extract Vegan

Is Maribel Yeast Extract Vegan ultra-processed?

Yes — Maribel Yeast Extract Vegan by Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF ingredient "88% yeast extract". According to NOVA, extracted and concentrated ingredients like yeast extract, used primarily for flavor enhancement, are markers of ultra-processing. The added vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B12) are fortification nutrients and do not by themselves make a food UPF, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Maribel Yeast Extract Vegan are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Maribel Yeast Extract Vegan 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.