Biona Organic

Black bean cashew burgers

Barcode 5032722315679

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No — Black bean cashew burgers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of whole or minimally processed foods: legumes (black beans), vegetables (red peppers, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, sweetcorn, parsley), nuts (cashew nuts), simple cereals/pseudocereals (corn groats, buckwheat flour), tomato purée, basic culinary fat (sunflower oil), spices, and smoked salt. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other cosmetic-processing ingredients, so this is not classed as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

organic & suitable for vegans black beans* (26%)
OK

red peppers* (15%)
OK

potatoes* (13%)
OK

corn groats*
OK

onions (7%)
OK

cashew nuts* (6%)
OK

tomatoes* (6%)
OK

buckwheat flour

Flour milled from buckwheat seeds; gluten-free and commonly used in pancakes and baked goods.
OK

tomato puree*
OK

sweetcorn*
OK

parsley*
OK

smoked salt

Salt cured with smoke, often infused with smoky flavor. Used as a seasoning.
OK

spices

A broad category of dried aromatic plant parts (seeds, bark, roots, fruits) used to flavor foods; not a specific ingredient.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.

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Common questions about Black bean cashew burgers

Is Black bean cashew burgers ultra-processed?

No — Black bean cashew burgers by Biona Organic is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of whole or minimally processed foods: legumes (black beans), vegetables (red peppers, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, sweetcorn, parsley), nuts (cashew nuts), simple cereals/pseudocereals (corn groats, buckwheat flour), tomato purée, basic culinary fat (sunflower oil), spices, and smoked salt. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavourings, or other cosmetic-processing ingredients, so this is not classed as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.