Heineken

Heineken 0 alcohol

Barcode 8712000050115

Yes — Heineken 0 alcohol is ultra-processed.

The product contains “natural flavourings,” which are industrially produced additives used to modify taste. According to the NOVA criteria and the given guidelines, the presence of flavourings makes the product ultra‑processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

malted nut barley
UPF

hop extract

A concentrated extract derived from hops, used for bitterness and aroma in beer and other products. It is a processed ingredient.
OK

eni natural flavourings

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Common questions about Heineken 0 alcohol

Is Heineken 0 alcohol ultra-processed?

Yes — Heineken 0 alcohol by Heineken is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains “natural flavourings,” which are industrially produced additives used to modify taste. According to the NOVA criteria and the given guidelines, the presence of flavourings makes the product ultra‑processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Heineken 0 alcohol are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Heineken 0 alcohol as an ultra-processed marker: hop extract. 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.