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ultimate plant burgers by plant pioneers, Sainsburys
plant pioneers, Sainsburys

ultimate plant burgers

Barcode 00356152
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — ultimate plant burgers is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA due to the presence of several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, invert sugar syrup, stabiliser (methyl cellulose), palm oil, and soya protein concentrate, as well as rehydrated textured soya protein. These are markers of industrial processing and formulation beyond basic culinary use.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    rehydrated textured soya protein (53%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    palm 0oil
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    soya protein concentrate
  • 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
    stabiliser: methyl cellulose
  • OK
    chickpea flour
    Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    beetroot juice powder
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • UPF
    invert sugar syrup
    A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
  • 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
    safflower concentrate

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Common questions about ultimate plant burgers

Is ultimate plant burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — ultimate plant burgers by plant pioneers, Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA due to the presence of several industrial ingredients and additives, including yeast extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, invert sugar syrup, stabiliser (methyl cellulose), palm oil, and soya protein concentrate, as well as rehydrated textured soya protein. These are markers of industrial processing and formulation beyond basic culinary use.

Which ingredients in ultimate plant burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in ultimate plant burgers as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, maltodextrin, flavourings, invert sugar syrup. 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?

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