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Yes — Ultimate no beef burgers is ultra-processed.
The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including flavourings, smoke flavouring, dextrose (an industrial sugar), methyl cellulose (a thickener), lecithins as an emulsifier, barley malt extract powder (a processed extract used as flavour enhancer), and refined oils (rapeseed, shea, coconut) used in a processed meat analogue. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.
Other meat alternatives Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
falafel
Waitrose
Not UPF
Tofu Brat- und Grillwurst
Taifun
Not UPF
Super Firm Smoked Tofu
Sainsburys
Not UPF
Vegan Fingers Plant Chef
Tesco
Not UPF
BBQ Corn Sweet Potato Falafel
Vemondo
Not UPF
Moroccan Spiced Falafel
Gosh!
Not UPF
Mushroom and chesnut Burger
Waitrose
Not UPF
Spinach Falafels
Waitrose & Partners
Not UPF
Organic Super Firm Tofu
Deliciously Ella
Not UPF
Firm tofu
Tofuking, Tofuking (UK) Ltd
Not UPF
Yes — Ultimate no beef burgers by Plant menu is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations, including flavourings, smoke flavouring, dextrose (an industrial sugar), methyl cellulose (a thickener), lecithins as an emulsifier, barley malt extract powder (a processed extract used as flavour enhancer), and refined oils (rapeseed, shea, coconut) used in a processed meat analogue. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.
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.