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Yes — Yeast is ultra-processed.
The product contains stabiliser (calcium sulphate), emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate), and the processing aid alpha amylase. Emulsifiers and industrial processing aids are markers of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. Therefore, despite yeast being the main ingredient, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other cooking & baking Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Chicken bone broth
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Not UPF
Organic rapeseed oil
Tesco
Not UPF
Coconut Oil
Vita coco
Not UPF
Duchy Organic Balsamic Vinegar
Waitrose
Not UPF
Extra special Roast chicken stock
Not UPF
Golden breadcrumbs
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Not UPF
Vegetable Oil
Asda
Not UPF
Golden Breadcrumbs
Belvake
Not UPF
Beef stock
Not UPF
Yes — Yeast by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains stabiliser (calcium sulphate), emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate), and the processing aid alpha amylase. Emulsifiers and industrial processing aids are markers of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification. Therefore, despite yeast being the main ingredient, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vegan Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes by Marigold, Savoury Super B12 Engevita Yeast Flakes by Marigold. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.
