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Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract by Morrisons,Unilever
Morrisons,Unilever

Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract

Barcode 50184439
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    beef broth (50%) [water
  • OK
    beef bones
  • OK
    yeast extract (27%) [contains barley
  • OK
    wheat
    A staple cereal grain used in foods; a basic ingredient in flour, bread, and many products.
  • OK
    oats
    Whole grain cereal from the Avena sativa plant; commonly consumed as a breakfast staple or used in baking.
  • OK
    rye]
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    caramel color (ammonia-treated)
    Food colorant produced by caramelisation of sugars with ammonia (ammonia caramel), used to impart brown color in foods.
  • OK
    corn starch
    A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.
  • OK
    beef powder (1%)
  • OK
    flavour enhancers (disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate)
  • UPF
    lactic acid
    A simple food acidity regulator and preservative derived from fermentation; used to adjust acidity in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    flavourings (contain celery). may contain egg
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    mustard
    Seeds and/or prepared mustard used as a spice or condiment; a basic spice/condiment ingredient in cooking.

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Common questions about Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract

Is Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract are ultra-processed?

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.

What are healthier alternatives to Bovril Beef and Yeast Extract?

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.

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.

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