Bays Kitchen

Beef Stock

Barcode 5060524150242

Yes — Beef Stock is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a flavor enhancer) and cornflour combined with additives such as lactic acid as an acidity regulator, which are indicative of industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

beef stock base

A ready-to-use beef-flavored stock base containing beef stock, yeast extract, sugar, lemon concentrate, and rosemary extract used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.

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Common questions about Beef Stock

Is Beef Stock ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Stock by Bays Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract (a flavor enhancer) and cornflour combined with additives such as lactic acid as an acidity regulator, which are indicative of industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in Beef Stock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Stock as an ultra-processed marker: beef stock base. 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.