BirdsEye, Green Cuisine

Meat Free Burgers

Barcode 5000116124718

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Meat Free Burgers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as stabiliser (methylcellulose), natural flavourings, and barley malt extract. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common questions about Meat Free Burgers

Is Meat Free Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Meat Free Burgers by BirdsEye, Green Cuisine 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 stabiliser (methylcellulose), natural flavourings, and barley malt extract. These are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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.