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intense rich beef by knorr
knorr

intense rich beef

Barcode 8712566479528
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — intense rich beef is ultra-processed.

Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA: yeast extract (pre-identified UPF flavour enhancer), barley malt extract (industrial flavour extract), maltodextrin (industrially processed refined carbohydrate), caramel syrup (processed sugar syrup), flavourings, gelling agents (xanthan gum, locust bean gum), and beef stock powder with compounded processing. These industrial formulations go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the product is classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    flavourings (milk)
  • OK
    beef fat (beef fat, antioxidant (extracts of rosemary)) (2.6%)
  • OK
    <1% beef stock powder (2.5%)
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • UPF
    caramel syrup
    A syrup produced from sugar with caramelization and often additional flavorings or color, used as a sweetener or flavoring in beverages and desserts; a processed syrup product.
  • OK
    potassium chloride
    Mineral salt used as a salt substitute in food. A basic inorganic ingredient commonly used for seasoning or fortification; not ultra-processed.
  • OK
    <196 maltodextrin
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • UPF
    gelling agents (xanthan gum and locust bean gum)
    A composite description for gelling agents used as thickening and gelling agents in foods; includes xanthan gum and locust bean gum (guar gum is not listed). They are commonly used as stabilizers and texturizers in a wide range of products.
  • OK
    onion <1% juice concentrate
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    beef powder (0.1%)
  • OK
    lemon juice powder (lemon juice, maltodextrin)
  • OK
    lovage roots
  • OK
    thyme. 'sustainably grown pical values concentrated beef stock per %* per portion** portion** 25kj/

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about intense rich beef

Is intense rich beef ultra-processed?

Yes — intense rich beef by knorr is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients/additives per NOVA: yeast extract (pre-identified UPF flavour enhancer), barley malt extract (industrial flavour extract), maltodextrin (industrially processed refined carbohydrate), caramel syrup (processed sugar syrup), flavourings, gelling agents (xanthan gum, locust bean gum), and beef stock powder with compounded processing. These industrial formulations go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so the product is classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in intense rich beef are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in intense rich beef as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, yeast extract, caramel syrup, gelling agents (xanthan gum and locust bean gum). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to intense rich beef?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including BEEF Stock by Waitrose, Beef Bone Broth by freja, Beef Bone Broth by Borough Broth. 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.

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