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Yes — vegetarische burger is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is UPF because it contains dextrose and maltodextrine, which are refined industrial sugars, as well as additives like caramel color, gistextract (flavor enhancer), generic aroma/natuurlijke aroma’s (industrial flavorings), and added iron(II) gluconate and vitamin B12 as isolated micronutrients for fortification.
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Yes — vegetarische burger by Lidl, Vemondo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is UPF because it contains dextrose and maltodextrine, which are refined industrial sugars, as well as additives like caramel color, gistextract (flavor enhancer), generic aroma/natuurlijke aroma’s (industrial flavorings), and added iron(II) gluconate and vitamin B12 as isolated micronutrients for fortification.
Nomi flags 3 ingredients in vegetarische burger as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavoring, maltodextrin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers by Asda, Black bean cashew burgers by Biona Organic, Red lentil sun seed burger by Biona. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.