Heineken

HEINEKEN Lager Beer 4 x Cans

Barcode 5035766062752

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No — HEINEKEN Lager Beer 4 x Cans is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list (water, malted barley, hop extract) contains only basic brewing ingredients and a traditional hop-derived extract. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings, so this beer is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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.
UPF

hop extract

A concentrated extract derived from hops, used for bitterness and aroma in beer and other products. It is a processed ingredient.

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Common questions about HEINEKEN Lager Beer 4 x Cans

Is HEINEKEN Lager Beer 4 x Cans ultra-processed?

No — HEINEKEN Lager Beer 4 x Cans by Heineken is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list (water, malted barley, hop extract) contains only basic brewing ingredients and a traditional hop-derived extract. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings, so this beer is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in HEINEKEN Lager Beer 4 x Cans are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in HEINEKEN Lager Beer 4 x Cans as an ultra-processed marker: hop 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?

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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.