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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — this product is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, an industrially produced flavor enhancer/ingredient characteristic of NOVA group 4 products.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    beef fat (1%)
  • OK
    chicken
    A basic animal protein used in many dishes; commonly sold as fresh or processed meat.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic puree
    A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    beef bones
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried potato flakes produced by dehydrating cooked potatoes, used in baking and as a thickener.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    chicken fat
    Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
  • OK
    coriander white pepper
  • OK
    ground bay leaves

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Common questions about this product

Is this product ultra-processed?

Yes — this product is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, an industrially produced flavor enhancer/ingredient characteristic of NOVA group 4 products.

Which ingredients in this product are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in this product 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.

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