Biona

Red lentil sun seed burger

Barcode 5032722315686

No — Red lentil sun seed burger is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of whole or minimally processed foods (red lentils, vegetables, sunflower seeds, spices, sunflower oil, sea salt, potato flakes). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

red lentils* (25%)
OK

water

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

corn groats*
OK

pumpkin* (11%)
OK

sunflower seeds* (7%)
OK

leeks* (6%)
OK

potatoes* (6%)
OK

onions* (6%)
OK

potato flakes*
OK

carrots* (5%)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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 common culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds; widely used for cooking and in processed foods.

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Common questions about Red lentil sun seed burger

Is Red lentil sun seed burger ultra-processed?

No — Red lentil sun seed burger by Biona is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of whole or minimally processed foods (red lentils, vegetables, sunflower seeds, spices, sunflower oil, sea salt, potato flakes). There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers, so under NOVA this is not classified as ultra-processed.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.