Cruzcampo

Lager

Barcode 5035766065425

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lager is ultra-processed.

The lager is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives associated with ultra-processing. In particular, glucose syrup is an industrially extracted and refined sugar, and hop extract is an industrial extract used for flavoring/bitterness. The presence of these ultra-processed ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic brewing ingredients like water, malted barley, barley, and hops.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

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

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

barley

A whole grain used in cooking and brewing; a basic cereal ingredient.
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.

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Common questions about Lager

Is Lager ultra-processed?

Yes — Lager by Cruzcampo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The lager is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives associated with ultra-processing. In particular, glucose syrup is an industrially extracted and refined sugar, and hop extract is an industrial extract used for flavoring/bitterness. The presence of these ultra-processed ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic brewing ingredients like water, malted barley, barley, and hops.

Which ingredients in Lager are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Lager as ultra-processed markers: glucose syrup, 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.