Tesco

Beef Quarter Pounders

Barcode 5053947126796

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

Yes — Beef Quarter Pounders is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavour enhancer and a pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. Other ingredients such as beef, onion, water, rice flour, salt, and black pepper are not ultra-processed, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

beef (82%)
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

water

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

salt

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Beef Quarter Pounders

Is Beef Quarter Pounders ultra-processed?

Yes — Beef Quarter Pounders by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, which is an industrially processed flavour enhancer and a pre-identified UPF ingredient in the NOVA system. Other ingredients such as beef, onion, water, rice flour, salt, and black pepper are not ultra-processed, but the presence of yeast extract is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Beef Quarter Pounders are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Beef Quarter Pounders as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.