Beef Bone Broth

Barcode 5000117941482

Yes — Beef Bone Broth is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including dried yeast extract, concentrated carrot juice, concentrated onion juice, and colour (plain caramel). These are industrially processed flavor enhancers and color additives, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef bone broth (99%)
OK

water

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

beef bones and meat
OK

salt

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

dried yeast extract

A concentrated savory extract derived from yeast, used as a flavor enhancer with a strong umami profile (similar to Marmite or Vegemite). It is produced by concentrating yeast autolyzates and is considered an ultra-processed extract.
UPF

carrot juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from carrots, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and vegetarian dishes.
OK

concentrated celery juice
UPF

onion juice concentrate

Juice concentrated from onions, used as a flavoring or base for soups, sauces, and savory products.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
OK

dried herbs (parsley, thyme)
OK

ground bay leaf

Dried ground leaves of the bay laurel used as a spice or flavoring in soups, stews, and sauces.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

Common questions about Beef Bone Broth

Is Beef Bone Broth ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Bone Broth is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including dried yeast extract, concentrated carrot juice, concentrated onion juice, and colour (plain caramel). These are industrially processed flavor enhancers and color additives, so the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Beef Bone Broth are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Beef Bone Broth as ultra-processed markers: dried yeast extract, carrot juice concentrate, onion juice concentrate, plain caramel color. 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.