Aah Bisto

Vegetable Gravy

Barcode 5000354922893

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetable Gravy is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dried glucose syrup, maltodextrin, flavourings, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), colour (ammonia caramel), and emulsifier (soya lecithin). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

dried glucose syrup

Concentrated, dried form of glucose syrup, a refined sweetener derived from carbohydrates.
OK

salt

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

flavourings (contain celery)

A commercial flavoring additive that may include celery-derived components; used to impart savory or meaty notes in foods. Often part of processed ingredient mixes and may contain other additives.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides)

Flavor-enhancing additives including monosodium glutamate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotides.
OK

roasted carrot juice concentrate powder
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.
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

garlic powder

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

Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)

Soya lecithin is a natural emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to improve the texture and shelf life of food products.
OK

ground thyme
OK

onion oil

Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.
OK

rosemary extract

A botanical extract from rosemary used as a flavoring or antioxidant; generally considered a culinary ingredient.
OK

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Common questions about Vegetable Gravy

Is Vegetable Gravy ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetable Gravy by Aah Bisto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including dried glucose syrup, maltodextrin, flavourings, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), colour (ammonia caramel), and emulsifier (soya lecithin). These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Vegetable Gravy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Vegetable Gravy as ultra-processed markers: dried glucose syrup, flavourings (contain celery), maltodextrin, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides), caramel color (ammonia-treated), Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin). 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.