Grandessa

Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins

Barcode 4088600269634

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Yes — Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (88%), which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer and is considered a UPF ingredient under the NOVA system. The added vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B12) and basic ingredients like salt and water do not change this classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing ingredient derived from yeast, rich in amino acids and glutamates; commonly used in savory foods for umami. May be derived from autolyzed yeast cells.
OK

salt

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

water

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

folic acid

A B-vitamin (B9) important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation; commonly added to fortified foods and supplements.
OK

riboflavin

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B2) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins

Is Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins ultra-processed?

Yes — Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins by Grandessa is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (88%), which is an industrially produced flavor enhancer and is considered a UPF ingredient under the NOVA system. The added vitamins (niacin, thiamin, folic acid, riboflavin, vitamin B12) and basic ingredients like salt and water do not change this classification.

Which ingredients in Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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?

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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.