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Beef Burger Iceland

Barcode 4335619071803
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Beef Burger Iceland is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar considered an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA system. Other components like herbs, spices, wheat flour, rusk, and basic seasonings are minimally processed, but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    beef
    A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
  • OK
    diced onion
    A small, cubed form of onion used to flavor dishes.
  • OK
    rusk
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    rosemary extract
    A natural extract from rosemary leaves used as a flavoring and/or antioxidant preservative in foods.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

Common questions about Beef Burger Iceland

Is Beef Burger Iceland ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Burger Iceland by Braemoor is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, an industrially refined sugar considered an ultra-processed ingredient in the NOVA system. Other components like herbs, spices, wheat flour, rusk, and basic seasonings are minimally processed, but the presence of dextrose is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Beef Burger Iceland are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Burger Iceland as an ultra-processed marker: 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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