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Hereford Beef 30 Day Dry Aged Steal Burgers

Barcode 5000169549155

Yes — Hereford Beef 30 Day Dry Aged Steal Burgers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains additives typical of industrial formulations: preservative (sodium sulphite) and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category despite the high meat content.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

dry aged british beef (70%)
OK

british beef (25%)
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rock salt
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

sodium sulfite

An inorganic preservative used to prevent browning and extend shelf life; not a primary food ingredient on its own.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.

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Common questions about Hereford Beef 30 Day Dry Aged Steal Burgers

Is Hereford Beef 30 Day Dry Aged Steal Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Hereford Beef 30 Day Dry Aged Steal Burgers by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains additives typical of industrial formulations: preservative (sodium sulphite) and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category despite the high meat content.

Which ingredients in Hereford Beef 30 Day Dry Aged Steal Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Hereford Beef 30 Day Dry Aged Steal Burgers as an ultra-processed marker: sodium ascorbate. 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.