Spiced Beef Strips

Barcode 4069366017868

Yes — Spiced Beef Strips is ultra-processed.

This spiced beef product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and flavouring, which are industrially produced flavour enhancers and additives. It also contains refined maize starches (including waxy maize starch) used as texturizers, confirming it as an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef (95%)
OK

sugar

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

smoked paprika powder
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

lemon juice powder
OK

red pepper powder

Ground dried red peppers used as a spice to add heat and color to dishes; forms part of many chili blends.
OK

waxy maize starch

A starch extracted from waxy corn (maize) used as a thickening agent in foods.
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

ground smoked black pepper
OK

citric acid

A naturally occurring weak organic acid used as an acidity regulator and preservative in foods and beverages.
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.
OK

thyme

A small-leaved, woody herb used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and soups; dried form concentrates its aromatic oils.
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.

Common questions about Spiced Beef Strips

Is Spiced Beef Strips ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Beef Strips is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This spiced beef product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract and flavouring, which are industrially produced flavour enhancers and additives. It also contains refined maize starches (including waxy maize starch) used as texturizers, confirming it as an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Spiced Beef Strips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spiced Beef Strips as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavouring. 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.