Sainsbury’s

Turkey burgers

Barcode 00526784

Yes — Turkey burgers is ultra-processed.

This turkey burger product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically, dextrose is an industrially refined sugar; trisodium diphosphate is an emulsifying/stabilizing salt; sodium metabisulphite is a preservative; yeast extract is a flavor enhancer; and onion/garlic powders are dehydrated, processed flavoring agents. The presence of these ultra-processed additives and refined components places the product in the NOVA ultra-processed (Group 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british turkey (85%)
OK

water

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

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

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

seasoning (rice flour)
OK

spices (nutmeg, cracked black pepper, ginger powder)
OK

onion powder

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

gartic powder
OK

emulsifier: trisodium diphosphate; salt
OK

herbs (sage, parsley, thyme)
OK

preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites); yeast extract
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.
OK

pea fibre. allergy advice:

Common questions about Turkey burgers

Is Turkey burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Turkey burgers by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This turkey burger product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically, dextrose is an industrially refined sugar; trisodium diphosphate is an emulsifying/stabilizing salt; sodium metabisulphite is a preservative; yeast extract is a flavor enhancer; and onion/garlic powders are dehydrated, processed flavoring agents. The presence of these ultra-processed additives and refined components places the product in the NOVA ultra-processed (Group 4) category.

Which ingredients in Turkey burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Turkey burgers as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.