Oxo beef meat free

Barcode 5000354916922

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Oxo beef meat free is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria, including yeast extract, palm oil, flavourings, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), autolysed yeast extract, ammonia caramel (colour), and maize starch as a refined starch. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product 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.
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

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate)

Industrial flavor enhancers: monosodium glutamate (MSG) and disodium guanylate; commonly used to boost savory umami flavor.
UPF

caramel color (ammonia-treated)

Food colorant produced by caramelisation of sugars with ammonia (ammonia caramel), used to impart brown color in foods.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

autolysed yeast extract

A processed flavoring produced by enzymatic breakdown of yeast cells, used to add savoriness (umami) to foods.
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

sugar

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

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

potassium chloride. allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Oxo beef meat free

Is Oxo beef meat free ultra-processed?

Yes — Oxo beef meat free is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA criteria, including yeast extract, palm oil, flavourings, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), autolysed yeast extract, ammonia caramel (colour), and maize starch as a refined starch. These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Oxo beef meat free are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Oxo beef meat free as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium guanylate), caramel color (ammonia-treated), palm oil, autolysed yeast extract, flavourings, lactic acid, onion extract. 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.