Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference

British Chuck And British Flank Beef Burgers With Salt And Pepper

Barcode 01832839

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Yes — British Chuck And British Flank Beef Burgers With Salt And Pepper is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and sodium metabisulphite (a preservative). These are extracted/industrial additives according to NOVA guidance, so the whole product is UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british beef chuck (53%)
OK

british beef flank (39%)
UPF

gluten-free breadcrumb

A breading or crumb mix made with gluten-free flours and starches, containing added dextrose as a sweetener and binder.
OK

water

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

seasoning (sea salt, black pepper, preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites), rosemary extract)
UPF

green tea extract

An extract from Camellia sinensis leaves, rich in catechins and caffeine, used as a flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about British Chuck And British Flank Beef Burgers With Salt And Pepper

Is British Chuck And British Flank Beef Burgers With Salt And Pepper ultra-processed?

Yes — British Chuck And British Flank Beef Burgers With Salt And Pepper by Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and sodium metabisulphite (a preservative). These are extracted/industrial additives according to NOVA guidance, so the whole product is UPF.

Which ingredients in British Chuck And British Flank Beef Burgers With Salt And Pepper are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in British Chuck And British Flank Beef Burgers With Salt And Pepper as ultra-processed markers: gluten-free breadcrumb, green tea extract. 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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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.