Why is Intense Rich Beef classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is made from water, beef stock powder, barley malt extract, flavourings, antioxidants, gelling agents and several other processed ingredients, placing it in NOVA group 4. Its additives include flavourings (with milk), antioxidant extract of rosemary (E392), xanthan gum (E415), locust bean gum (E410), caramel syrup, maltodextrin and potassium chloride.

How does the high salt content of this beef broth affect people with hypertension or kidney disease?

With 14.26 g of salt per 100 g, the broth supplies far more sodium than recommended daily limits, which can raise blood pressure and increase the workload on kidneys, so it should be used only in small amounts or diluted for those with hypertension or kidney conditions.

Is this product truly gluten‑free despite the ‘no‑gluten’ label, and does it contain allergens that could trigger reactions?

No, the ingredient list includes barley malt extract, a gluten source, and the allergen declaration lists both gluten and milk, meaning the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or milk allergies despite its no‑gluten claim.

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intense rich beef

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Intense Rich Beef is a ready‑to‑prepare beef broth classified as a one‑dish meal (Composite food) within the meals‑soups‑broths category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed formulation that includes flavourings, antioxidants, gelling agents and other additives. Nutritionally, the product is low in fat, sugar and calories but contains an exceptionally high salt level (14.26 g per 100 g) and lists gluten and milk among its allergens, contradicting the ‘no‑gluten’ claim.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal90 kcal

Fat3.1 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average soups, this broth provides far less fat, sugar, saturated fat, calories and carbohydrates, but its salt content is more than four times the category average.

Ingredients

water, salt, barley malt extract, flavourings (milk), beef fat (beef fat, antioxidant (extracts of rosemary)) (2,6%), ,lt,1% beef stock powder (2,5%), yeast extract, caramel syrup, potassium chloride, ,lt,196 maltodextrin, sugar, gelling agents (xanthan gum, locust bean gum), onion ,lt,1% juice concentrate, sunflower oil, beef powder (0,1%), lemon juice powder (lemon juice, maltodextrin), lovage roots, thyme, 'sustainably grown pical values) concentrated beef stock per %* per portion** portion** 25kj/

84%

35%

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