Quorn

Quorn Southern Fried Burgers

Barcode 5019503006117

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Yes — Quorn Southern Fried Burgers is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically: natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), pectin as a gelling agent, and firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour and basic vegetable oils do not change the UPF classification once these additives are present.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mycoprotein (56%)
OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
OK

water

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

vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed)

Common culinary oils derived from sunflower and rapeseed; used in cooking and food formulations.
OK

rehydrated egg white

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

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

salt

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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

yeast

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

firming agents: calcium chloride
OK

calcium acetate; spices (black pepper, cayenne pepper, fenugreek, nutmeg)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

gelling agent: pectin; spice extracts (black pepper, pimento)
OK

colour: paprika extract; fennel extract

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Common questions about Quorn Southern Fried Burgers

Is Quorn Southern Fried Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Quorn Southern Fried Burgers by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations, specifically: natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring agent), pectin as a gelling agent, and firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like fortified wheat flour and basic vegetable oils do not change the UPF classification once these additives are present.

Which ingredients in Quorn Southern Fried Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Quorn Southern Fried Burgers as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.