Beef Snack

Barcode 930877504557

Yes — Beef Snack is ultra-processed.

This processed beef snack contains natural flavouring (an extracted additive blend) and preservatives such as E250 (sodium nitrite) and E221 (sodium sulphite), which are industrial additives used to extend shelf life and modify flavor/appearance. These ingredients make it an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beef

A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
OK

mixed spices

A generic blend of multiple spices used to season dishes; can range from simple sachets to complex spice mixes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

vegetable oil

A basic culinary oil extracted from various plant sources used for cooking and frying.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

preservatives (e250, e221)
OK

erythorbic acid (e315)

Common questions about Beef Snack

Is Beef Snack ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Snack is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This processed beef snack contains natural flavouring (an extracted additive blend) and preservatives such as E250 (sodium nitrite) and E221 (sodium sulphite), which are industrial additives used to extend shelf life and modify flavor/appearance. These ingredients make it an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Beef Snack are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Snack as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.