Bisto

The Original Gravy Powder

Barcode 5010024101077

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Yes — The Original Gravy Powder is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains ammonia caramel colour, which is an industrially produced colour additive used for appearance, fitting NOVA group 4 criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

potato starch

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

salt

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

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

caramel color (ammonia-treated)

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

onion powder

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

inactive yeast powder (contains barley)
OK

wheat

A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.

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Common questions about The Original Gravy Powder

Is The Original Gravy Powder ultra-processed?

Yes — The Original Gravy Powder by Bisto is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains ammonia caramel colour, which is an industrially produced colour additive used for appearance, fitting NOVA group 4 criteria.

Which ingredients in The Original Gravy Powder are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in The Original Gravy Powder as an ultra-processed marker: caramel color (ammonia-treated). 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.