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Yes — Quarter Pounder is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin and dextrose, which are refined, isolated sugars used for texture, shelf life, and flavor modification. The presence of these ultra-processed additives is sufficient to make the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA system, even though it also contains basic ingredients like beef, water, onion, wheat flour, salt, sugar, and spices.
Yes — Quarter Pounder by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin and dextrose, which are refined, isolated sugars used for texture, shelf life, and flavor modification. The presence of these ultra-processed additives is sufficient to make the overall product ultra-processed under the NOVA system, even though it also contains basic ingredients like beef, water, onion, wheat flour, salt, sugar, and spices.
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.
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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.