No — Spicy veg bean burgers is not ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of whole foods (beans, vegetables, flour, herbs, spices) and basic culinary ingredients. The only additive-like ingredient is citric acid as an acidity regulator, which is a basic food additive that does not by itself make a product ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or industrially processed syrups/oils such as palm fruit oil.
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No — Spicy veg bean burgers by Good life is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists mainly of whole foods (beans, vegetables, flour, herbs, spices) and basic culinary ingredients. The only additive-like ingredient is citric acid as an acidity regulator, which is a basic food additive that does not by itself make a product ultra-processed under the given rules. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, or industrially processed syrups/oils such as palm fruit oil.
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.
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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.