Hovis

Premium burger buns

Barcode 5010003063518

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Premium burger buns is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), maltodextrin (an industrially processed starch derivative), emulsifiers E471 and E472e, palm oil (a highly refined vegetable oil), and caramelised sugar used as an additive. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed formulations.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Basic wheat flour fortified with minerals and B vitamins (calcium, iron, niacin, thiamin). Common baking ingredient.
OK

water

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

yeast

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

glaze (contains: water, vegetable protein, sunflower oil, dextrose, maltodextrin)
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

vegetable oil (palm oil , rapeseed oil)
OK

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

salt

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

emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

A common food additive used to stabilize and combine fats and liquids in processed foods.
UPF

e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)

Food additive in the E472 range, an emulsifier/solubilizer derived from mono- and diglycerides.
OK

fermented wheat flour

Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

malted barley flour

Flour milled from malted barley, a basic cereal ingredient used in baking and brewing.
OK

soy flour

A basic single-ingredient flour made from soybeans, used as a gluten-free flour option with high protein content.
OK

flour treatment agent: ascorbic acid (vitamin c). containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Premium burger buns

Is Premium burger buns ultra-processed?

Yes — Premium burger buns by Hovis is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), maltodextrin (an industrially processed starch derivative), emulsifiers E471 and E472e, palm oil (a highly refined vegetable oil), and caramelised sugar used as an additive. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed formulations.

Which ingredients in Premium burger buns are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Premium burger buns as ultra-processed markers: emulsifier e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), e472e (esterified mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose. 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.