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Takeaway crunchy fillet burgers by Quorn
Quorn

Takeaway crunchy fillet burgers

Barcode 5019503042085
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Takeaway crunchy fillet burgers is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), potato dextrin (a modified starch), natural flavourings, spice/herb extracts, and yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). These are industrial formulations not found in minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    mycoprotein (61%)
  • OK
    wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    pea fibre
    Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • UPF
    potato protein
    Protein derived from potatoes, typically as a concentrated protein isolate used as a functional ingredient in foods.
  • UPF
    pea protein
    Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
  • UPF
    potato dextrin
    A carbohydrate derived from potato starch through hydrolysis, yielding a soluble dextrin used as a thickener or binding agent.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    maize starch
    Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    spices (black pepper, smoked paprika powder, fennel)
  • OK
    disodium diphosphate
    A chemical leavening agent used in baking; typically combined with other raising agents.
  • OK
    sodium bicarbonate
    Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    ammonium bicarbonate; dextrose
  • OK
    garlic powder
    Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    herbs (oregano, thyme)
  • OK
    dried yeast
    Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
  • OK
    spice extracts (black pepper, turmeric)
  • OK
    capsicum
  • OK
    herb extracts (oregano, thyme, origanum oil)
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.

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Common questions about Takeaway crunchy fillet burgers

Is Takeaway crunchy fillet burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Takeaway crunchy fillet burgers by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), potato dextrin (a modified starch), natural flavourings, spice/herb extracts, and yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF ingredient). These are industrial formulations not found in minimally processed foods.

Which ingredients in Takeaway crunchy fillet burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Takeaway crunchy fillet burgers as ultra-processed markers: natural flavourings, potato protein, pea protein, potato dextrin, yeast extract. 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.

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