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.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

rehydrated pea protein (60%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
UPF

bamboo fibre

Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
OK

pea flour

Fine powder made from ground dried peas; used as a gluten-free flour substitute or thickener.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

stabiliser (methylcellulose)
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
OK

tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
OK

salt

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

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

oat flour

Flour milled from whole oat groats, a common gluten-free or low-gluten baking ingredient.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

mushroom powder

Powder derived from dried mushrooms, used as a seasoning or umami enhancer.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

onion powder

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

antioxidant (extract of rosemary)
OK

herbs

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

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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.

Which ingredients in Meat Free Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Meat Free Burgers as ultra-processed markers: bamboo fibre, natural flavourings, Barley Malt Extract. 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.