Allinson's

Easy Bake Yeast

Barcode 5010067373417

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Yes — Easy Bake Yeast is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives: natural flavourings (flavouring agents), stabiliser pectin (a gelling/thickening agent), and the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides from stevia. These extracted/isolated additives make the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

mango juice from concentrate
OK

passion fruit juice from concentrate
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

natural flavourings including passion fruit and mango
UPF

pectin (stabiliser)

Pectin used as a stabiliser/gelling agent in foods; an extracted additive.
OK

citric acid

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

steviol glycosides (from stevia)

Non-caloric sweetener extracted from Stevia rebaudiana leaves.

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Common questions about Easy Bake Yeast

Is Easy Bake Yeast ultra-processed?

Yes — Easy Bake Yeast by Allinson's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives: natural flavourings (flavouring agents), stabiliser pectin (a gelling/thickening agent), and the high-intensity sweetener steviol glycosides from stevia. These extracted/isolated additives make the product an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Easy Bake Yeast are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Easy Bake Yeast as ultra-processed markers: pectin (stabiliser), steviol glycosides (from stevia). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Easy Bake Yeast?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Vegan Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes by Marigold, Savoury Super B12 Engevita Yeast Flakes by Marigold. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.