Heinz

Beef broth 400 g

Barcode 5000157063243

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Yes — Beef broth 400 g is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), modified cornflour (chemically modified starch), yeast extracts (used as flavour enhancers), colour - plain caramel (industrial colouring agent), and herb/spice extracts (isolated concentrated extracts). Any presence of such additives makes the product an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

pearl barley (9%)
OK

potatoes (7%)
OK

carrots (7%)
OK

beef (6%)
OK

concentrated tomato puree
OK

haricot beans

Small white beans widely used in French and European cuisine; a staple legume used in soups, stews, and salads.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

modified starch (corn)

Chemically or enzymatically modified starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer in processed foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

(contain milk)
OK

yeast extracts (contain barley)
OK

colour - plain caramel
OK

herb extracts

Concentrated flavoring derived from herbs, used to impart herbaceous notes in foods.
OK

herb

A general culinary plant used to flavor dishes; lacks specificity of species.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.

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Common questions about Beef broth 400 g

Is Beef broth 400 g ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef broth 400 g by Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and formulations: flavourings (industrial flavour additives), modified cornflour (chemically modified starch), yeast extracts (used as flavour enhancers), colour - plain caramel (industrial colouring agent), and herb/spice extracts (isolated concentrated extracts). Any presence of such additives makes the product an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Beef broth 400 g are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Beef broth 400 g as ultra-processed markers: modified starch (corn), flavourings, spice extracts. 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.