Sainsburys

Vegetable quarter pounders

Barcode 00184908

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

No — Vegetable quarter pounders is not ultra-processed.

A wholesome vegetable-based choice made with simple, familiar ingredients.

This product is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It is made primarily from vegetables, fortified wheat flour, dried potato, rapeseed oil, rye flour, sugar, yeast, salt, spices, and basic ingredients. Fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, sugar, vitamins and minerals, and yeast are not UPF indicators here. No artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, hydrogenated or interesterified oils, or other industrial additives that would trigger a UPF classification are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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fortified wheat flour

A basic flour base fortified with minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin) used as a baking ingredient.
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thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
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water

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

carrot with sweetcorn

A mixture ingredient likely describing chopped carrot and sweetcorn in a product. Carrot is a basic vegetable; sweetcorn is a basic vegetable. Overall this entry seems to be a composite ingredient rather than a single pure ingredient.
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peas

Peas are a basic legume/vegetable commonly used as a food ingredient.
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onion

Bulb vegetable with a characteristic pungent flavor, widely used as base in soups, stews, and savory dishes.
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red pepper and dried potato

A combination of red bell pepper and dried potato; both are basic ingredients used in cooking. This entry appears to be a mixed ingredient.
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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green beans

Young pods of the common bean plant (Phaseolus vulgaris), eaten as a vegetable; typical fresh or canned preparation.
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cauliflower

A white, compact head vegetable from Brassica oleracea, widely used in cooking.
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salt

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

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
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rye flour

Finely milled flour produced from rye grains; a common cereal grain used in breads and baked goods.
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caster sugar

Finely granulated white sugar used in baking.
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yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Vegetable quarter pounders

Is Vegetable quarter pounders ultra-processed?

No — Vegetable quarter pounders by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is not ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. It is made primarily from vegetables, fortified wheat flour, dried potato, rapeseed oil, rye flour, sugar, yeast, salt, spices, and basic ingredients. Fortified wheat flour, rapeseed oil, sugar, vitamins and minerals, and yeast are not UPF indicators here. No artificial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, hydrogenated or interesterified oils, or other industrial additives that would trigger a UPF classification are present.

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?

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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.