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Beer

Barcode 5015821157814
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Beer is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic traditional brewing ingredients (water, malted barley, hops, yeast) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or cosmetic processing agents, so this is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    malted barley
    Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
  • OK
    hops
    The flowers of the hop plant used to impart bitterness, aroma, and stability to beer.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Beer

Is Beer ultra-processed?

No — Beer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic traditional brewing ingredients (water, malted barley, hops, yeast) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or cosmetic processing agents, so this is not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.

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