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Spicy veg bean burgers by Good life
Good life

Spicy veg bean burgers

Barcode 5012869541803
Scanned  34  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

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.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    beans (22%) (red kidney beans, cannellini beans, haricot beans)
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour used for baking, commonly fortified with minerals such as calcium carbonate and iron.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamine
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
  • OK
    onion
    An edible bulb vegetable with a pungent flavor, commonly used as a base flavoring in dishes.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    carrot (7%)
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    sweetcorn (6%)
  • OK
    green pepper (5%)
  • OK
    dried potato
    Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    cumin
    A warm, earthy spice from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, common in spice blends.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    chipotle chilli
    A chili pepper dried and smoked, used to add heat and smoky flavor. Common in Mexican cuisine.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    chilli powder
    Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.

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Common questions about Spicy veg bean burgers

Is Spicy veg bean burgers ultra-processed?

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.

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.

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