Quorn

Vegetarian Peppered Steaks

Barcode 5019503002508

Scanned 34 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetarian Peppered Steaks is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: natural flavouring (industrial flavouring), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar), gluten free roasted barley malt extract (industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer), dextrose (industrially refined sugar), palm oil (highly processed refined oil), and firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate) which are industrial texturizing additives. The presence of these ingredients classifies the product as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

mycoprotein (81%)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

rehydrated egg white

Egg white that has been dehydrated and later rehydrated for use as an ingredient.
OK

vegetable oils (palm, rapeseed, sunflower)
UPF

glucose syrup

A processed syrup made from starch (usually corn) consisting mainly of glucose; commonly used as a sweetener and thickener.
OK

gluten free roasted barley malt extract
OK

firming agents: calcium chloride
OK

calcium acetate; black pepper
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

dextrose

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

dried peppers (red & green)
OK

salt

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

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Common questions about Vegetarian Peppered Steaks

Is Vegetarian Peppered Steaks ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetarian Peppered Steaks by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: natural flavouring (industrial flavouring), glucose syrup (industrially extracted refined sugar), gluten free roasted barley malt extract (industrially processed extract used as a flavour enhancer), dextrose (industrially refined sugar), palm oil (highly processed refined oil), and firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate) which are industrial texturizing additives. The presence of these ingredients classifies the product as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Vegetarian Peppered Steaks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Vegetarian Peppered Steaks as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, glucose syrup, dextrose. 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.