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Quixo gravy granules by Aldi
Aldi

Quixo gravy granules

Barcode 4088600227351
Scanned  40  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Quixo gravy granules is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including palm oil, maltodextrin, colour: ammonia caramel, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), and an emulsifier (lecithins). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • UPF
    ammonia caramel color
    A synthetic caramel color produced by reaction of sugar with ammonia; used as a color additive.
  • OK
    flavourings (contains soya)
  • UPF
    monosodium glutamate (msg)
    A widely used flavor enhancer/additive that amplifies savory taste in foods; commonly found in processed foods.
  • UPF
    disodium guanylate
    A nucleotide-based flavor enhancer often used as a synergist with MSG in processed foods.
  • UPF
    lecithin (soy)
    Soy lecithin is a refined emulsifier extracted from soybeans, used to improve texture and mix ingredients. It is an extracted additive.
  • OK
    onion oil
    Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

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Common questions about Quixo gravy granules

Is Quixo gravy granules ultra-processed?

Yes — Quixo gravy granules by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and highly processed ingredients, including palm oil, maltodextrin, colour: ammonia caramel, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), and an emulsifier (lecithins). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Quixo gravy granules are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Quixo gravy granules as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, maltodextrin, ammonia caramel color, monosodium glutamate (msg), disodium guanylate, lecithin (soy). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Quixo gravy granules?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tesco finest chicken gravy by Tesco Finest, Beef gravy by M&S, Beef & Red Wine Gravy by Sainsbury's Taste The Difference. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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