Birds Eye

Green cuisine Veggie Quarter Pounders

Barcode 5000116127597

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No — Green cuisine Veggie Quarter Pounders is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients (vegetables, grains, cheese, egg, vegetable oils, starch, seasonings) with no industrial additives (no emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives). Therefore not ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mixed vegetables 41% (sweetcorn, carrot, broccoli, onion, cauliflower) water
OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat used as a basic baking ingredient; simple, minimally processed cereal product.
OK

cooked rice (water)
OK

rice

A basic staple grain consumed worldwide, used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

salt

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

vegetable oil (rapeseed, extra virgin olive)
OK

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
OK

starch (potato, rice)
OK

vegetarian mozzarella cheese (_milk_)
OK

whole _egg_ powder
OK

onion powder

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

mustard

A ground seed condiment made from mustard seeds, water, and sometimes vinegar or spices.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Green cuisine Veggie Quarter Pounders

Is Green cuisine Veggie Quarter Pounders ultra-processed?

No — Green cuisine Veggie Quarter Pounders by Birds Eye is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are basic foods and culinary ingredients (vegetables, grains, cheese, egg, vegetable oils, starch, seasonings) with no industrial additives (no emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, industrial syrups, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives). Therefore not ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.