Waitrose

British beef burgers

Barcode 5000169065402

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

No — British beef burgers is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are minimally processed: beef, basic starch, salt, spices, and antioxidant (ascorbic acid, rosemary extract). No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or advanced processed additives are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

british beef (95%)
OK

potato starch

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

sea salt

Edible salt extracted from seawater used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

black pepper

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

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

onion powder

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

antioxidant (ascorbic acid) rosemary extract

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Common questions about British beef burgers

Is British beef burgers ultra-processed?

No — British beef burgers by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are minimally processed: beef, basic starch, salt, spices, and antioxidant (ascorbic acid, rosemary extract). No industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or advanced processed additives are present, so it is not classified as 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.