Beef and Dumplings

Barcode 4061463174871

Yes — Beef and Dumplings is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This is an ultra-processed ready-to-eat beef and dumpling meal. The classification is driven by palm oil, beef powder, and spice extracts, which are industrially processed UPF ingredients. The product also contains gluten carbonate and added raising agents, but the principal UPF contributors are the pre-identified ingredients above.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

cooked marinated beef (20%)
OK

beef

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

cornflour

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

herb dumplings (19%)
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

gluten carbonate
OK

folic acid

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

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

raising agents

A generic term for leavening agents used to make dough rise (e.g., baking powder, baking soda). These are basic food additives or ingredients in baking.
OK

disphosphate
OK

sodium carbonate

Inorganic salt used as a leavening agent or acidity regulator; a basic culinary ingredient.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

onion

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

beef stock

A basic liquid made from simmered beef bones and meat to provide savory flavor; may be used as a soup base or cooking liquid.
UPF

beef powder

A dehydrated or concentrated beef stock flavoring, often containing salt, flavor enhancers, and sometimes additives. Used as a seasoning or instant stock.
OK

sugar

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

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

salt extract
OK

sprin onion
OK

ginger powder

Ground dried ginger root, a common spice and flavoring. Not UPF as a basic spice/ingredient.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.

Common questions about Beef and Dumplings

Is Beef and Dumplings ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef and Dumplings is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is an ultra-processed ready-to-eat beef and dumpling meal. The classification is driven by palm oil, beef powder, and spice extracts, which are industrially processed UPF ingredients. The product also contains gluten carbonate and added raising agents, but the principal UPF contributors are the pre-identified ingredients above.

Which ingredients in Beef and Dumplings are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Beef and Dumplings as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, beef powder, spice extracts. 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.