Chef Select

4 Vegetable Burgers Spicy Bean

Barcode 4335619045200

Yes — 4 Vegetable Burgers Spicy Bean is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the breadcrumbs contain dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar ingredient considered UPF under NOVA guidance. Other ingredients like citric acid and rosemary extract are basic additives and do not themselves make it UPF, but the presence of dextrose does.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

37% vegetables (sweetcorn, onion)
OK

carrots

Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
OK

green peppers
OK

13% kidney beans
OK

breadcrumbs (wheat flour, yeast, dextrose, salt, spices)
OK

water

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

potatoes

Starchy root vegetable used worldwide.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

salt

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

spices

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid; antioxidant: extracts of rosemary

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Common questions about 4 Vegetable Burgers Spicy Bean

Is 4 Vegetable Burgers Spicy Bean ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 Vegetable Burgers Spicy Bean by Chef Select is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the breadcrumbs contain dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar ingredient considered UPF under NOVA guidance. Other ingredients like citric acid and rosemary extract are basic additives and do not themselves make it UPF, but the presence of dextrose does.

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.