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Moo British Beef steak & craft ale pie by Pieminister
Pieminister

Moo British Beef steak & craft ale pie

Barcode 5060095860304
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Moo British Beef steak & craft ale pie is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes identity preserved palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), yeast extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetener extract), and flavouring (non-specific industrial flavoring). Presence of any such additives moves the product into NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    british beef (29%)
  • OK
    wheat flour (wheat, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine)
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    craft ale (9%) (made with wheat & barley)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • UPF
    identity-preserved palm oil
    Palm oil that is harvested and tracked through supply chains with identity preservation (IP) certification; a highly processed edible oil.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    tomato puree
    A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    worcester sauce (water, spirit vinegar, cane molasses, tamarind paste, salt, onion powder, cayenne, garlic, clove)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • 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
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    herbs
    A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    dried onion
    Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
  • OK
    dijon mustard
    A prepared mustard condiment made from mustard seeds, water, vinegar and salt; typically viscous, tangy and used for sauces, sandwiches and dressings.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    leek
    A vegetable in the onion family with a mild, sweet flavour, often used as a flavour base or side dish.
  • OK
    green peppercorn
    Unripe peppercorns, typically preserved or dried; used to impart mild pepper flavor.
  • OK
    wheat protein
    Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
  • OK
    mushroom
    A fleshy fungal organism used widely as a vegetable in cooking. Low in calories and rich in umami.
  • OK
    caramelised sugar
    A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • 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
    butter
    A dairy product made by churning cream; a basic fat used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.

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Common questions about Moo British Beef steak & craft ale pie

Is Moo British Beef steak & craft ale pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Moo British Beef steak & craft ale pie by Pieminister is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes identity preserved palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), yeast extract (an industrial flavor enhancer), barley malt extract (an industrial flavoring/sweetener extract), and flavouring (non-specific industrial flavoring). Presence of any such additives moves the product into NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Moo British Beef steak & craft ale pie are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Moo British Beef steak & craft ale pie as ultra-processed markers: identity-preserved palm oil, yeast extract, Barley Malt Extract, flavouring. 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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