BM Foods LTD

Turkey meat trimming

Barcode 5027951007020

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Turkey meat trimming is ultra-processed.

Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including dextrin, dextrose, flavouring, spice extracts, stabiliser (E450), antioxidant (E301), and preservatives (E250, E252), which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed food category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef (94%)
OK

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

spices (coriander, pepper, paprika, capsicum)
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

spice extracts (coriander extract, pimento, capsicum)
OK

tapioca

Starch extracted from cassava root, used as a thickener or gelling agent in cooking.
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
UPF

dextrose

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

stabiliser (e450)
OK

antioxidant (e301)
OK

preservatives (e250, e252)
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

garlic oil

Oil infused with garlic flavor, used as a cooking oil or flavoring. Could be pure garlic-infused oil or a formulation with additives.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

herbs. country of origin: uk

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Common questions about Turkey meat trimming

Is Turkey meat trimming ultra-processed?

Yes — Turkey meat trimming by BM Foods LTD is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including dextrin, dextrose, flavouring, spice extracts, stabiliser (E450), antioxidant (E301), and preservatives (E250, E252), which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed food category.

Which ingredients in Turkey meat trimming are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Turkey meat trimming as ultra-processed markers: dextrin, dextrose, 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.