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Beef gravy by Tesco Finest
Tesco Finest

Beef gravy

Barcode 5057753938390
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Beef gravy is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and pectin (a gelling agent/industrial additive). These extracted and industrially used ingredients make the overall product UPF according to NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed foods or basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    beef dripping
    Rendered fat from beef often used for roasting, frying, or as a spread. It is a basic ingredient in traditional cooking.
  • 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
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    beef fat
    Rendered animal fat from beef used for cooking or baking; provides richness and texture.
  • OK
    merlot red wine
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    beef extract
    Concentrated meat flavor extract derived from beef; considered ultra-processed due to being an extracted flavoring often produced through industrial processes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    red wine vinegar
    A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
  • OK
    tomato paste / tomato concentrate
    A concentrated tomato product, usually made by cooking down tomatoes to a thick paste used to enrich flavor and texture in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • UPF
    carrot concentrate
    Concentrated carrot juice or puree used as a flavor/colouring ingredient; a processed vegetable product.
  • UPF
    tomato extract
    Concentrated tomato product obtained by removing water, used as a flavoring component.
  • OK
    beef
    A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • 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
    concentrated redcurrant juice
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    bay leaf
    A dried leaf of the bay laurel tree used to impart a distinctive herbal, slightly floral aroma to soups, sauces, and braises.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    mushroom concentrate
    A concentrated mushroom flavoring or extract used to impart mushroom flavor in dishes.
  • OK
    red wine concentrate
  • UPF
    pectin
    Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    onion extract
    A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.

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Common questions about Beef gravy

Is Beef gravy ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef gravy by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient) and pectin (a gelling agent/industrial additive). These extracted and industrially used ingredients make the overall product UPF according to NOVA, even though many other ingredients are minimally processed foods or basic culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Beef gravy are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Beef gravy as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, beef extract, carrot concentrate, tomato extract, pectin, onion 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.

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