Specially Selected

Wagyu Burgers

Barcode 4061459888935

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Yes — Wagyu Burgers is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) embedded within the black pepper seasoning text, which classifies it as UPF under NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly simple (beef, water, potato, rice flour, salt), but the presence of dextrose as an additive is sufficient to categorize the whole product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british beef (91%) water

A meat product consisting of British beef with added water content (likely marinade or injection).
OK

rehydrated potato

Dehydrated or rehydrated potato product; appears to be a food ingredient derived from potatoes.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

black pepper with dextrose and terms of sale notice

A black pepper ingredient with dextrose (glucose) included, plus a consumer notice text; the latter suggests packaging marketing text rather than a pure ingredient.
OK

po box 26 atherstone
OK

warwickshire cv9 2sh aid stores (land) ltd. po box 726
OK

naas
OK

co. kildare www.aldi.com 4061459688835 284ge gb 2045

Common questions about Wagyu Burgers

Is Wagyu Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Wagyu Burgers by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients/additives including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) embedded within the black pepper seasoning text, which classifies it as UPF under NOVA. Other ingredients are mostly simple (beef, water, potato, rice flour, salt), but the presence of dextrose as an additive is sufficient to categorize the whole product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Wagyu Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wagyu Burgers as an ultra-processed marker: black pepper with dextrose and terms of sale notice. 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.