Aldi, Oakhurst

6 Beef Burgers

Barcode 4088600255743

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — 6 Beef Burgers is ultra-processed.

The burgers contain ultra-processed ingredients including maltodextrin, dextrose, and spice extracts, which are industrially processed additives used for sweetness, texture, and flavour enhancement. Their presence classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef (80%)
OK

water

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.

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Common questions about 6 Beef Burgers

Is 6 Beef Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Beef Burgers by Aldi, Oakhurst is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The burgers contain ultra-processed ingredients including maltodextrin, dextrose, and spice extracts, which are industrially processed additives used for sweetness, texture, and flavour enhancement. Their presence classifies the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in 6 Beef Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 6 Beef Burgers as ultra-processed markers: maltodextrin, dextrose, spice extracts. 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?

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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.