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68-16909 PIEMINISTER GLUTEN FREE MOO British beef

Barcode 5060095864142

Yes — 68-16909 PIEMINISTER GLUTEN FREE MOO British beef is ultra-processed.

This beef pie is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin, yeast extract powder, flavouring, identity preserved palm oil, modified corn starch, and cellulose thickener. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, which places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

british beef

A cut or ingredient consisting of beef from cattle raised in Britain, with 27% of the product being beef as indicated in the listing.
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

craft ale

A beer-style fermented beverage made from grains (wheat and barley) with 9% of the product as indicated; contains alcohol.
OK

carrot

A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
OK

maize starch

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

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
UPF

modified corn starch

A processed starch used as a thickener and texture enhancer, created by chemically modifying corn starch.
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
UPF

worcestershire sauce

A fermented savory sauce containing vinegar, molasses and spices; commonly used as a flavoring in cooking and meals.
OK

salt

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
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

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

cellulose (thickener)

A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickening or texturizing agent in foods.
UPF

yeast extract powder

Powdered extract derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, rich in amino acids and umami; used as a flavor enhancer.
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

raising agents (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate)

A mixture of leavening agents used in baking, including sodium acid pyrophosphate and sodium bicarbonate.
OK

buckwheat flour

Flour milled from buckwheat seeds; gluten-free and commonly used in pancakes and baked goods.
OK

green peppercorn

Unripe peppercorns, typically preserved or dried; used to impart mild pepper flavor.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

leek powder

Powder made from dried leek (Allium ampeloprasum), used as a spice or seasoning to add leek flavor.
OK

mushroom powder

Powder derived from dried mushrooms, used as a seasoning or umami enhancer.
OK

caramelised sugar powder

Powder consisting of caramelised sugar; a sweet flavoring ingredient derived from refined sugar.

Common questions about 68-16909 PIEMINISTER GLUTEN FREE MOO British beef

Is 68-16909 PIEMINISTER GLUTEN FREE MOO British beef ultra-processed?

Yes — 68-16909 PIEMINISTER GLUTEN FREE MOO British beef by Pieminister is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This beef pie is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including maltodextrin, yeast extract powder, flavouring, identity preserved palm oil, modified corn starch, and cellulose thickener. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing, which places the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in 68-16909 PIEMINISTER GLUTEN FREE MOO British beef are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in 68-16909 PIEMINISTER GLUTEN FREE MOO British beef as ultra-processed markers: identity-preserved palm oil, modified corn starch, worcestershire sauce, maltodextrin, cellulose (thickener), yeast extract powder, 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.

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.