Burts

BURTS Popcorn

Barcode 5034709007881

No — BURTS Popcorn is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic foods and culinary ingredients: corn, sugar, rapeseed oil, and salt. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, or refined palm fruit oil), so under NOVA this would not be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

corn

Corn is a basic cereal grain (Zea mays) used as a staple food around the world. It can be consumed as kernels, ground into cornmeal or flour, and processed into products like popcorn and corn oil.
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

salt. warning: may contain the occasional unpopped kernel

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Common questions about BURTS Popcorn

Is BURTS Popcorn ultra-processed?

No — BURTS Popcorn by Burts is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid and consists only of basic foods and culinary ingredients: corn, sugar, rapeseed oil, and salt. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, industrial syrups, or refined palm fruit oil), so under NOVA this would not be 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.