Morrisons

4 sweet potato and edamame burgers

Barcode 5010525163123

Yes — 4 sweet potato and edamame burgers is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and explicitly considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the given NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to make the entire product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

sweet potatoes (17%)
OK

green lentils (15%)
OK

carrot (13%)
OK

edamame soybeans

Young immature soybeans, typically prepared as a snack or ingredient in dishes; often served boiled or steamed in the pod.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

pumpkin seeds

Seeds of pumpkins, commonly roasted and salted for snacks or used as a nutritious ingredient.
OK

potato flakes

Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
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.
OK

onion powder

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

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

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Common questions about 4 sweet potato and edamame burgers

Is 4 sweet potato and edamame burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 sweet potato and edamame burgers by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as UPF because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavor enhancer and explicitly considered an ultra-processed ingredient under the given NOVA-based rules. Other ingredients are mostly whole foods or basic culinary ingredients, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to make the entire product UPF.

Which ingredients in 4 sweet potato and edamame burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 4 sweet potato and edamame burgers as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.