Morrisons

Southern Fried No Chick'n Burgers

Barcode 5010525278179

Yes — Southern Fried No Chick'n Burgers is ultra-processed.

The burgers contain several ultra-processed ingredients, including flavouring, yeast extract, maltodextrin, methyl cellulose (a stabiliser), and added acid (citric acid). These are industrial additives and formulations used to modify texture, flavour, and shelf life, which places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

wheat flour

A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
OK

rice flour 14%
OK

plant protein 12% (_wheat_ protein, pea protein)
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed, shea, coconut, sunflower)
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
UPF

methyl cellulose stabiliser

A cellulose-derived thickener and stabiliser used in various processed foods.
OK

wheat starch

Starch derived from wheat; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
OK

salt

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

onion powder

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

spices

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

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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

raising agents (diphosphates, sodium carbonates)

Common baking raising agents using phosphate salts and carbonates to release carbon dioxide in doughs and batters.
UPF

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

sugar

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

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

spice extracts (pepper, garlic, paprika)
OK

herbs

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

onion oil

Oil infused with onion flavor, used to impart onion aroma and taste; typically a processed flavoring or finishing oil.

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Common questions about Southern Fried No Chick'n Burgers

Is Southern Fried No Chick'n Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Southern Fried No Chick'n Burgers by Morrisons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The burgers contain several ultra-processed ingredients, including flavouring, yeast extract, maltodextrin, methyl cellulose (a stabiliser), and added acid (citric acid). These are industrial additives and formulations used to modify texture, flavour, and shelf life, which places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Southern Fried No Chick'n Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Southern Fried No Chick'n Burgers as ultra-processed markers: methyl cellulose stabiliser, flavouring, yeast extract, maltodextrin, citric acid. 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.