Nirvana Brewery

Hoppy Pale Ale

Barcode 5060507640289

No — Hoppy Pale Ale is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic brewing ingredients: water, barley malt, hops, and yeast. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other ultra-processed ingredients, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

barley malt

Malted barley grains used in brewing and baking to provide fermentable sugars and malt flavor.
OK

hops

The flowers of the hop plant used to impart bitterness, aroma, and stability to beer.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Hoppy Pale Ale

Is Hoppy Pale Ale ultra-processed?

No — Hoppy Pale Ale by Nirvana Brewery is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and contains only basic brewing ingredients: water, barley malt, hops, and yeast. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other ultra-processed ingredients, so this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.