Yes — Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several additives/industrial ingredients: flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), colour (ammonia caramel), industrial flavourings, and corn starch used as a processing aid. These extracted/synthesized additives and industrial flavourings place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.
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Yes — Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract by Morrisons,Unilever is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several additives/industrial ingredients: flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), colour (ammonia caramel), industrial flavourings, and corn starch used as a processing aid. These extracted/synthesized additives and industrial flavourings place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract as ultra-processed markers: caramel color (ammonia-treated), lactic acid. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Mighty Yeast Extract with added vitamins by Grandessa, Reduced Salt Yeast Extract by By sainsbury's, Sainsbury's, Yeast extract reduced salt savoury spread by Natex. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.