Beef Spaghetti Meal

Barcode 5033665217822

Yes — Beef Spaghetti Meal is ultra-processed.

This beef pasta dish is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), preservative sodium nitrite in the processed bacon/pork, and antioxidant ascorbic acid used as an additive. These additives and the use of cured/processed meat classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

spaghetti (water, durum wheat semolina, salt, sunflower oil)
OK

tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
OK

beef (17%)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

bacon (7%)
OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

preservative sodium nitrite
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.
OK

water

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

rice (6%)
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

celery

A crunchy, fibrous stalk vegetable commonly used fresh in salads, soups, and as a garnish. Rich in water and nutrients like vitamin K and folate.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

parmesan cheese

A hard, aged cheese made from cow's milk, commonly used grated or shaved for flavor in many dishes.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

soy sauce (soybeans, wheat, salt, alcohol)
OK

fortified flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, thiamin)
OK

beef stock

A basic liquid made from simmered beef bones and meat to provide savory flavor; may be used as a soup base or cooking liquid.
OK

beef bones
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.

Common questions about Beef Spaghetti Meal

Is Beef Spaghetti Meal ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Spaghetti Meal is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This beef pasta dish is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), preservative sodium nitrite in the processed bacon/pork, and antioxidant ascorbic acid used as an additive. These additives and the use of cured/processed meat classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Beef Spaghetti Meal are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Spaghetti Meal as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.