beef stock pots

Barcode 4069365700907

Yes — beef stock pots is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, flavourings, xanthan gum, gelling agents such as agar, and beef extract. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

beef fat

Rendered fat from cattle, used for cooking or flavoring; common in processed meats.
OK

sugar

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

gelling agents: agar
UPF

xanthan gum

A microbial polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabilizer; widely used food additive.
UPF

beef extract

Concentrated flavoring derived from beef, used to impart meaty taste.
OK

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
OK

dried carrot

A dried form of carrot root, used as a dehydrated vegetable ingredient; retains color and some sweetness.
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.

Common questions about beef stock pots

Is beef stock pots ultra-processed?

Yes — beef stock pots is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, flavourings, xanthan gum, gelling agents such as agar, and beef extract. These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in beef stock pots are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in beef stock pots as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavourings, xanthan gum, beef 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?

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.