Westlers

Burger Steak

Barcode 5010599007231

Yes — Burger Steak is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: hydrolysed soya protein and hydrolysed maize protein are industrial protein isolates used for flavour enhancement; dextrose is an industrially refined sugar; smoke flavouring and natural flavourings are added flavouring substances; stabilisers (E46) and caramel colour (E150c) are industrial additives. The ready-to-eat formed meat product, made with connective tissues and multiple functional additives, further indicates an industrial formulation.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

gravy (58%) (water, wheat flour)
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

onion

A bulb vegetable with a pungent, savory flavor base for many dishes. Used fresh, cooked, or caramelized.
UPF

hydrolyzed soy protein

A plant-based protein obtained by hydrolyzing soy proteins into shorter peptides and amino acids, used as a flavor enhancer or texturizer in foods.
OK

flav sices hydrolysed maize protein
OK

yeast

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

onion

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

onion powder

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

dextrose

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

antioxidant: e316
OK

spice extract wheat flour
OK

water

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

chicken connective tissue
OK

salt

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

pork connective tissue
OK

chicken fat

Rendered fat from chicken, a basic culinary fat used for cooking and adding richness.
OK

stabilisers: e46 colour: e150c
OK

sugar

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

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
OK

burgers (42%) (pork (42%), cho alergy advice: for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. produced in a factory that handles nuts origin: made in holland using pork and chicken from the eu. 42)

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Common questions about Burger Steak

Is Burger Steak ultra-processed?

Yes — Burger Steak by Westlers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: hydrolysed soya protein and hydrolysed maize protein are industrial protein isolates used for flavour enhancement; dextrose is an industrially refined sugar; smoke flavouring and natural flavourings are added flavouring substances; stabilisers (E46) and caramel colour (E150c) are industrial additives. The ready-to-eat formed meat product, made with connective tissues and multiple functional additives, further indicates an industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Burger Steak are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Burger Steak as ultra-processed markers: hydrolyzed soy protein, dextrose, smoke flavouring, natural flavourings. 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.