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NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER by BIRRA PERONI
BIRRA PERONI

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER

Barcode 8008440214065
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER is ultra-processed.

The product contains natural flavours, which are industrially processed flavoring additives. Their presence makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though the base ingredients (water, barley malt, maize, hops) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • 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
    maize (corn)
    A basic staple grain used as a food ingredient; kernels from Zea mays.
  • OK
    hops
    The flowers of the hop plant used to impart bitterness, aroma, and stability to beer.
  • UPF
    natural flavours
    A broad category of flavoring agents derived from natural sources (plants, animals) used to impart taste or aroma in foods.

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Common questions about NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER

Is NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER ultra-processed?

Yes — NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER by BIRRA PERONI is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains natural flavours, which are industrially processed flavoring additives. Their presence makes the product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though the base ingredients (water, barley malt, maize, hops) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavours. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Special effects Hoppy Lager, Lucky Saint Beer by Lucky Saint, 0.5% Hazy IPA by Lucky Saint. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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