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4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders by Sainsburys
Sainsburys

4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders

Barcode 00185363
Scanned  47  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives/ingredients such as dextrose and yeast extract, which are considered UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    black turtle beans (7%)
  • OK
    green peppers
  • OK
    vegetable oils: sunflower
  • OK
    rapeseed; haricot beans (5.0%)
  • OK
    soya bean (5.0%)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    dried potato
    Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
  • OK
    red pepper (bell pepper)
    A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    turmeric
    A bright orange-yellow root commonly used as a spice and for its active compound curcumin, with warm, earthy, slightly peppery flavor.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about 4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders

Is 4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrially processed additives/ingredients such as dextrose and yeast extract, which are considered UPF according to NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in 4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 4 Spicy Bean Quarter Pounders?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tesco Plant Chef 4 Spicy Bean Burgers by Tesco, Spicy veg bean burgers by Good life. 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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