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The Ultimate Mexican Style Bean Burger

Barcode 5036829757080

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No — The Ultimate Mexican Style Bean Burger is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (legumes, vegetables, oil, flours, spices, salt). It contains no industrially processed isolates, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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chickpeas¹ (29%)
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black turtle beans (8%)
OK

red peppers³ (8%)
OK

sweetcorn

Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
OK

green lentil
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

fried onions (onion, rapeseed oil)
OK

potato flakes

Dried potato flakes produced by dehydrating cooked potatoes, used in baking and as a thickener.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

lime juice

Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
OK

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

green jalapeno chilli
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

salt

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

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

dried garlic granules
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

ground chipotle chilli

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Common questions about The Ultimate Mexican Style Bean Burger

Is The Ultimate Mexican Style Bean Burger ultra-processed?

No — The Ultimate Mexican Style Bean Burger by Gosh! is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (legumes, vegetables, oil, flours, spices, salt). It contains no industrially processed isolates, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods 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.