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4 Burger buns by ST Pierre
ST Pierre

4 Burger buns

Barcode 5027952015994
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 4 Burger buns is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

The buns contain flavouring, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient and an industrial additive used to provide or enhance taste. This makes the product ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. The other listed ingredients are common baking ingredients and do not independently determine the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    dried milk (milk powder)
    Powdered form of dried milk used as a dairy ingredient in baking and beverage formulations.
  • OK
    egg
    Animal protein product from birds, commonly used as a basic ingredient in many foods.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    milk proteins
    Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
  • OK
    deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)
    Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
  • OK
    toasted malted rye flour

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Common questions about 4 Burger buns

Is 4 Burger buns ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 Burger buns by ST Pierre is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The buns contain flavouring, a pre-identified ultra-processed ingredient and an industrial additive used to provide or enhance taste. This makes the product ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria. The other listed ingredients are common baking ingredients and do not independently determine the classification.

Which ingredients in 4 Burger buns are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 4 Burger buns as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 4 Burger buns?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Everyday White Rolls by Jason's, 4 White Rolls by Marks & Spencer, CIABATTA ROLLS by Aldi. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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