Alcohol-Free Beer

Barcode 5035766064442

Yes — Alcohol-Free Beer is ultra-processed.

This drink is classified as ultra-processed because it contains hop extract, which is an industrial extract used as a flavoring ingredient. The presence of hop extract is enough to make the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA system, even though the other ingredients (water, malted barley, maize, hops) are minimally processed or basic brewing ingredients.

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.
OK

maize (corn)

A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
OK

hops

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

hop extract

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

Common questions about Alcohol-Free Beer

Is Alcohol-Free Beer ultra-processed?

Yes — Alcohol-Free Beer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This drink is classified as ultra-processed because it contains hop extract, which is an industrial extract used as a flavoring ingredient. The presence of hop extract is enough to make the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA system, even though the other ingredients (water, malted barley, maize, hops) are minimally processed or basic brewing ingredients.

Which ingredients in Alcohol-Free Beer are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Alcohol-Free Beer 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?

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.