Beef Cheese Filling

Barcode 4335619071834

Yes — Beef Cheese Filling is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavor enhancers such as yeast extract and flavouring, which are NOVA UPF markers.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef

A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
OK

water

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

cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

ethanol

A simple, volatile alcohol used as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and in beverages as the intoxicating component. In foods and drinks, it acts as the primary ingredient in alcoholic products.
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

salt

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.

Common questions about Beef Cheese Filling

Is Beef Cheese Filling ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Cheese Filling is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and flavor enhancers such as yeast extract and flavouring, which are NOVA UPF markers.

Which ingredients in Beef Cheese Filling are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Beef Cheese Filling as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavouring. 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?

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.