Beef Fritters

Barcode 5059697698873

Yes — Beef Fritters is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts: dextrose (refined industrial sugar), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), and yeast extract (flavor enhancer). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef (36%)
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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

black pepper

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

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.
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

ascorbic acid (e300)

Common questions about Beef Fritters

Is Beef Fritters ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Fritters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts: dextrose (refined industrial sugar), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), and yeast extract (flavor enhancer). These are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Beef Fritters are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Beef Fritters as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium metabisulfite, 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.