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Spicy Bean Burger by Plant Menu,Aldi
Plant Menu,Aldi

Spicy Bean Burger

Barcode 4088600471785
Scanned  30  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Spicy Bean Burger is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as onion extract and garlic extract, which are isolated flavoring agents, as well as white wine vinegar and refined caster sugar used in a composite industrial paste (chipotle paste). These extracted flavorings and refined ingredients indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    kidney beans (11%)
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable with a sweet, crisp texture. Commonly used in cooking fresh, steamed, or roasted.
  • OK
    wheat flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin)
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    haricot beans (7%)
  • OK
    onions
    Bulb vegetable from the genus Allium, used as a base flavor and vegetable component in dishes.
  • OK
    sweetcorn (6%)
  • OK
    green peppers (5%)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    potato flakes (5%)
  • OK
    cannellini beans (5%)
  • OK
    breadcrumbs (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    red chilli flakes
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    chipotle paste (caster sugar, red pepper concentrate, cane molasses, tomato paste, water, salt, smoked paprika, chipotle chilli, dried jalapeño peppers, onion extract, white wine vinegar, garlic extract)
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.

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Common questions about Spicy Bean Burger

Is Spicy Bean Burger ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Bean Burger by Plant Menu,Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as onion extract and garlic extract, which are isolated flavoring agents, as well as white wine vinegar and refined caster sugar used in a composite industrial paste (chipotle paste). These extracted flavorings and refined ingredients indicate an ultra-processed formulation under NOVA.

What are healthier alternatives to Spicy Bean Burger?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tesco Plant Chef 4 Spicy Bean Burgers by Tesco, Spicy veg bean burgers by Good life. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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