Tesco

Scotch beef quarter pounders

Barcode 5000358381566

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Scotch beef quarter pounders is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and extracts such as preservative (sodium metabisulphite) and yeast extract, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beef quarter pounder burgers. ingredients scotch beef (86%)
OK

water

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

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
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

yeast extract. herbs
OK

chilli powder. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. gluten free

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Common questions about Scotch beef quarter pounders

Is Scotch beef quarter pounders ultra-processed?

Yes — Scotch beef quarter pounders by Tesco 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 preservative (sodium metabisulphite) and yeast extract, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Scotch beef quarter pounders are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Scotch beef quarter pounders 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?

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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.