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2 Mexican bean burgers by Vemondo
Vemondo

2 Mexican bean burgers

Barcode 4335619312982
Not Ultra-Processed

No — 2 Mexican bean burgers is not ultra-processed.

This product does not contain industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or processed emulsifiers. It is composed of whole or minimally processed ingredients such as legumes, vegetables, oils, spices, and basic culinary components, which keeps it below the ultra-processed threshold in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    33% chickpeas (chickpeas, water)
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    green lentils (green lentils)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    8% black turtle beans
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    fried onions (onions, rapeseed oil)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • 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
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    gram flour
    A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    garlic purée (water, garlic granules)
  • OK
    green jalapeno chilli
  • OK
    dried red pepper
  • OK
    ground smoked paprika
    Powdered spice made from dried, smoke-cured peppers. A basic single-ingredient spice used for seasoning; not an ultra-processed ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    ground chipotle chilli

Common questions about 2 Mexican bean burgers

Is 2 Mexican bean burgers ultra-processed?

No — 2 Mexican bean burgers by Vemondo is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product does not contain industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, or processed emulsifiers. It is composed of whole or minimally processed ingredients such as legumes, vegetables, oils, spices, and basic culinary components, which keeps it below the ultra-processed threshold in the NOVA system.

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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