Marks & Spencer

British Beef Burgers

Barcode 29506453

No — British Beef Burgers is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are only beef, sea salt, and cracked black pepper, which are basic, minimally processed foods without industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers, so this is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

beef

A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
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 British Beef Burgers

Is British Beef Burgers ultra-processed?

No — British Beef Burgers by Marks & Spencer is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are only beef, sea salt, and cracked black pepper, which are basic, minimally processed foods without industrial additives, refined syrups, or emulsifiers, so this is not ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.