Bay’s Kitchen

Beef stock

Barcode 993520150242

Yes — Beef stock is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer) and cornflour used in an industrial stock base formulation.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

beef stock base

A ready-to-use beef-flavored stock base containing beef stock, yeast extract, sugar, lemon concentrate, and rosemary extract used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

lactic acid

A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.

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Common questions about Beef stock

Is Beef stock ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef stock by Bay’s Kitchen is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes yeast extract (a processed flavor enhancer) and cornflour used in an industrial stock base formulation.

Which ingredients in Beef stock are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef stock as an ultra-processed marker: beef stock base. 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.