New World Foods (Europe) Ltd. Oakland Farms, Wild West

Original Steak Strips

Barcode 5060079654912

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Original Steak Strips is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (preservative), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef (made with 150g of beef per 100g of beef jerky)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

sea salt

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

apple cider vinegar

Fermented liquid produced from apple juice, commonly used in dressings, marinades, and flavoring.
OK

pineapple concentrate
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

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation in foods and to extend shelf life.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Sodium nitrite is a curing agent and preservative, commonly used to inhibit microbial growth and fix color in processed meats.

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Common questions about Original Steak Strips

Is Original Steak Strips ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Steak Strips by New World Foods (Europe) Ltd. Oakland Farms, Wild West is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (preservative), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Original Steak Strips are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Original Steak Strips as ultra-processed markers: sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite. 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.