Quorn

Brilliant bangers

Barcode 5019503043174

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Brilliant bangers is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin (industrial refined carbohydrate), palm oil (highly refined oil), natural flavourings (industrial flavorings), and texture-modifying additives such as methyl cellulose (thickener) and sodium alginate/calcium alginate (stabiliser/casing). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

mycoprotein (17%)
UPF

pea protein

Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

bread rusks [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
OK

water; salt
OK

yeast

A single-celled fungus used as a leavening agent in bread and fermentation processes.
OK

seasoning [natural flavourings
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

salt

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

maltodextrin

A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
OK

spices (pepper, allspice, mace, ginger)
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

mace extract]
UPF

vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm)

Blend of refined vegetable oils, including rapeseed and palm oil; palm oil is highly processed.
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

casing (calcium alginate)
OK

thickener: methyl cellulose; stabiliser: sodium alginate

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Common questions about Brilliant bangers

Is Brilliant bangers ultra-processed?

Yes — Brilliant bangers by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including yeast extract (pre-identified UPF ingredient), maltodextrin (industrial refined carbohydrate), palm oil (highly refined oil), natural flavourings (industrial flavorings), and texture-modifying additives such as methyl cellulose (thickener) and sodium alginate/calcium alginate (stabiliser/casing). These industrial formulations and additives classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Brilliant bangers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Brilliant bangers as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, yeast extract, maltodextrin, vegetable oils (rapeseed, palm). 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.