Menabrea

Birra bionda

Barcode 8009076000251

No — Birra bionda is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list (water, malted barley, maize, hops) contains only basic brewing ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed components, so this beer is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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water

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

malted barley

Malted barley is barley that has been soaked, germinated, and dried to convert starches into fermentable sugars. Commonly used in brewing and baking.
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.

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Common questions about Birra bionda

Is Birra bionda ultra-processed?

No — Birra bionda by Menabrea is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list (water, malted barley, maize, hops) contains only basic brewing ingredients with no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other ultra-processed components, so this beer 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.