Beef Burgers

Barcode 5000129373295

Yes — Beef Burgers is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and a preservative (sodium metabisulphite), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beef (95%)
OK

gluten free crumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch, salt, rapeseed oil, dextrose)
OK

seasoning (salt, sugar, black pepper, pepper)
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

Common questions about Beef Burgers

Is Beef Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Burgers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and a preservative (sodium metabisulphite), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Beef Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Burgers as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.