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Ultimate no beef burgers

Barcode 4088600455532

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

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.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

pea protein

Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

shea oil

Oil pressed from shea nuts; a basic vegetable oil used in cooking and formulation.
OK

coconut oil

Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
OK

thickener: methyl cellulose; emulsifier: lecithins (rapeseed); rice protein
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

colour: beetroot red; chickpea flour
OK

barley malt extract powder
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
UPF

dextrose

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

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Common questions about Ultimate no beef burgers

Is Ultimate no beef burgers ultra-processed?

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.

Which ingredients in Ultimate no beef burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Ultimate no beef burgers as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, flavourings, smoke flavouring, dextrose. 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.