Morrisons

6 quarter pounders

Barcode 5010525210261

No — 6 quarter pounders is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists primarily of beef (76%), pea flakes, water, spices (black pepper, tellicherry pepper), salt/sea salt, rapeseed oil, and two simple additives: sodium metabisulphite (preservative) and ascorbic acid (antioxidant). These are basic culinary ingredients and common simple additives, without industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or artificial/natural flavourings. According to the given rules, such simple preservatives and antioxidants alone do not make a product ultra‑processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

ingredients beef (76%)
OK

pea flakes

Dried flakes made from peas, often used as a snack or soup ingredient.
OK

water

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

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

salt

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

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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

coarse tellicherry pepper
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
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 6 quarter pounders

Is 6 quarter pounders ultra-processed?

No — 6 quarter pounders by Morrisons is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists primarily of beef (76%), pea flakes, water, spices (black pepper, tellicherry pepper), salt/sea salt, rapeseed oil, and two simple additives: sodium metabisulphite (preservative) and ascorbic acid (antioxidant). These are basic culinary ingredients and common simple additives, without industrial sweeteners, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or artificial/natural flavourings. According to the given rules, such simple preservatives and antioxidants alone do not make a product ultra‑processed.

Which ingredients in 6 quarter pounders are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 6 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.