Beck's

Beck's Blue Alcohol-Free Beer

Barcode 4100130037771

No — Beck's Blue Alcohol-Free Beer is not ultra-processed.

A simple traditional brew—fine choice, though alcohol-free beer is still processed.

Beck's Blue Alcohol-Free Beer is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It contains water, barley, malt, hops, and yeast—traditional brewing ingredients without artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
OK

malt
OK

hops

The flowers of the hop plant used to impart bitterness, aroma, and stability to beer.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Beck's Blue Alcohol-Free Beer

Is Beck's Blue Alcohol-Free Beer ultra-processed?

No — Beck's Blue Alcohol-Free Beer by Beck's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Beck's Blue Alcohol-Free Beer is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It contains water, barley, malt, hops, and yeast—traditional brewing ingredients without artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils.

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.