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Oxo Beef Reduced Salt by Oxo
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Oxo Beef Reduced Salt

Barcode 5000354403347
Scanned  35  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Oxo Beef Reduced Salt is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), yeast extract and autolysed yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), industrial sugars (dried glucose syrup), and unspecified flavourings and colour (ammonia caramel). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    ingredients (greatest first): wheat flour (with added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate)
    Industrial flavor enhancers: monosodium glutamate (MSG) and disodium guanylate; commonly used to boost savory umami flavor.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • 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
    caramel color (ammonia-treated)
    Food colorant produced by caramelisation of sugars with ammonia (ammonia caramel), used to impart brown color in foods.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    beef fat
    Rendered beef fat used for flavor and cooking fat in meat dishes. Common cooking fat from bovine sources.
  • UPF
    dried glucose syrup
    Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
  • UPF
    autolysed yeast extract
    A processed flavoring produced by enzymatic breakdown of yeast cells, used to add savoriness (umami) to foods.
  • UPF
    dried beef bone stock
    Concentrated stock made from beef bones, dried for shelf stability and intensified umami, used as a seasoning or base.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A naturally occurring organic acid used as a acidity regulator and preservative in foods; often added as E270 to adjust pH and inhibit microbial growth.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.

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Common questions about Oxo Beef Reduced Salt

Is Oxo Beef Reduced Salt ultra-processed?

Yes — Oxo Beef Reduced Salt by Oxo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives according to NOVA, including flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), yeast extract and autolysed yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), industrial sugars (dried glucose syrup), and unspecified flavourings and colour (ammonia caramel). Therefore it is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Oxo Beef Reduced Salt are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Oxo Beef Reduced Salt as ultra-processed markers: flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), yeast extract, caramel color (ammonia-treated), dried glucose syrup, autolysed yeast extract, dried beef bone stock, flavourings, lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Oxo Beef Reduced Salt?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including BEEF Stock by Waitrose, Beef Bone Broth by freja, Beef Bone Broth by Borough Broth. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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