Birds Eye

4 beef quarter pounders

Barcode 5000116046867

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Yes — 4 beef quarter pounders is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, specifically yeast extract and natural rosemary flavouring, which are classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. These are concentrated flavour enhancers and processed flavouring agents not typically used in home cooking.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef

Meat from cattle; commonly used as a basic protein in foods; specified here as 72% of the product.
OK

onion

An edible bulb vegetable with a pungent flavor, commonly used as a base flavoring in dishes.
OK

beef fat

Rendered animal fat from beef used for cooking or baking; provides richness and texture.
OK

oat fibre

Dietary fibre derived from oats; used as a texturizer or filler in foods.
OK

wheat flour

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

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

spices

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

rosemary flavouring

Herbal extract used to impart rosemary aroma and taste in foods.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.

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Common questions about 4 beef quarter pounders

Is 4 beef quarter pounders ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 beef quarter pounders by Birds Eye is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, specifically yeast extract and natural rosemary flavouring, which are classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA. These are concentrated flavour enhancers and processed flavouring agents not typically used in home cooking.

Which ingredients in 4 beef quarter pounders are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 4 beef quarter pounders as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, rosemary flavouring. 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.