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Beef & Cheese Patties

Barcode 4088600038193
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Beef & Cheese Patties is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic foods: beef, cheese, and onion. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other isolated or synthesized additives. According to NOVA, this would be minimally processed/processed but not ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    100% british beef
  • OK
    cheese
    A basic dairy product obtained by coagulating milk proteins and aging; widely used as a fundamental ingredient in many dishes.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.

Common questions about Beef & Cheese Patties

Is Beef & Cheese Patties ultra-processed?

No — Beef & Cheese Patties is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic foods: beef, cheese, and onion. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other isolated or synthesized additives. According to NOVA, this would be minimally processed/processed but not ultra-processed.

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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