Black Sheep Brewery

Black Sheep Ale

Barcode 5024583000016

No — Black Sheep Ale is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic brewing ingredients (water, malted barley, wheat, hops) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids listed; fits NOVA minimally processed profile.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

malted _barley_ (_gluten_)
OK

_wheat_ (_gluten_)
OK

hops

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

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Common questions about Black Sheep Ale

Is Black Sheep Ale ultra-processed?

No — Black Sheep Ale by Black Sheep Brewery is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic brewing ingredients (water, malted barley, wheat, hops) with no industrial additives, refined syrups, or processing aids listed; fits NOVA minimally processed profile.

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.