Aldi

Beef stock pot

Barcode 4088600144269

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Yes — Beef stock pot is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: flavourings, yeast extract, gelling agents (agar, xanthan gum), and colour (plain caramel). Flavourings and yeast extract are explicitly considered UPF markers, and gelling agents and added colouring are also characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

concentrated beef stock (62%) (water, beef extract)
OK

salt

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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

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

caramel color

Food additive used to impart color; typically an extracted or synthesized coloring agent.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

turmeric

A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
OK

parsley

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

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Common questions about Beef stock pot

Is Beef stock pot ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef stock pot by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients/additives: flavourings, yeast extract, gelling agents (agar, xanthan gum), and colour (plain caramel). Flavourings and yeast extract are explicitly considered UPF markers, and gelling agents and added colouring are also characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Beef stock pot are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Beef stock pot as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, yeast extract, xanthan gum, caramel color. 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.