Sainsbury's

4 Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders

Barcode 01573039

No — 4 Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and mostly consists of minimally processed foods: beef, wholegrain mustard (traditional condiment), sugar, spices, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Citric acid is a basic food additive commonly used as an acidity regulator and does not in itself make a food ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial formulations like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, or flavorings listed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

british aberdeen angus beef (98%)
OK

wholegrain mustard (water, mustard seed, spirit vinegar, salt, white wine vinegar)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spices (curry leaf (acidity regulator: citric acid, coriander, fenugreek, turmeric, fennel, cayenne pepper) cinnamon)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.

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Common questions about 4 Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders

Is 4 Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders ultra-processed?

No — 4 Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders by Sainsbury's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and mostly consists of minimally processed foods: beef, wholegrain mustard (traditional condiment), sugar, spices, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Citric acid is a basic food additive commonly used as an acidity regulator and does not in itself make a food ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial formulations like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, or flavorings listed.

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.