Peppered Beef Burgers

Barcode 4056489896722

Yes — Peppered Beef Burgers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) in the crumb and sodium metabisulphite, a preservative additive, both of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

95% british beef

Lean ground beef containing 95% meat with minimal fat; a basic animal protein ingredient.
OK

water

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

gluten-free crumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch, salt, dextrose)

A gluten-free breading crumb mix composed of rice flour, gram flour, maize starch, salt and added dextrose.
OK

seasoning (cracked black pepper, ground black pepper, sea salt)

Basic seasoning blend of cracked and ground black pepper with sea salt.
UPF

sodium metabisulphite

A sulfur-containing preservative used to inhibit oxidation and browning in foods; it is an additive often used in dried fruits, wines, and beverages. May cause allergic/kata-sensitive reactions in some individuals.
OK

rosemary extract

A natural extract from rosemary leaves used as a flavoring and/or antioxidant preservative in foods.

Common questions about Peppered Beef Burgers

Is Peppered Beef Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Peppered Beef Burgers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) in the crumb and sodium metabisulphite, a preservative additive, both of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Peppered Beef Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Peppered Beef Burgers as ultra-processed markers: gluten-free crumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch, salt, dextrose), sodium metabisulphite. 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.