Is Budweiser Ultra-Processed (UPF)?

Budweiser

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No — Budweiser is not ultra-processed.

A traditionally brewed beverage with simple ingredients, not ultra-processed.

Budweiser is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It contains water, barley malt, and hops—traditional brewing ingredients without artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils. Although beer is an alcoholic processed beverage, these ingredients do not indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

barley malt

Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
OK

hops

The flowers of the hop plant used to impart bitterness, aroma, and stability to beer.

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Common questions about Budweiser

Is Budweiser ultra-processed?

No — Budweiser by Budweiser is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Budweiser is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It contains water, barley malt, and hops—traditional brewing ingredients without artificial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils. Although beer is an alcoholic processed beverage, these ingredients do not indicate an ultra-processed formulation.

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.