Sainsbury's

Reduced fat skinny beef burger

Barcode 00278942

No — Reduced fat skinny beef burger is not ultra-processed.

Contains beef, water, onion, crumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch), salt, seasoning with sodium metabisulphite (a preservative) and ascorbic acid (an antioxidant). These are permitted basic additives; there are no industrial flavourings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or other ultra-processing markers. Classified as processed, not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

british beef (85%)
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

crumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch)
OK

salt

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

seasoning (salt, sugar, black pepper, preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites), antioxidant: ascorbic acid)

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Common questions about Reduced fat skinny beef burger

Is Reduced fat skinny beef burger ultra-processed?

No — Reduced fat skinny beef burger by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains beef, water, onion, crumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch), salt, seasoning with sodium metabisulphite (a preservative) and ascorbic acid (an antioxidant). These are permitted basic additives; there are no industrial flavourings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, or other ultra-processing markers. Classified as processed, not ultra-processed.

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.