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ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers by Asda
Asda

ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers

Barcode 5054781892168
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers is not ultra-processed.

Contains mostly whole foods (beans, vegetables, oil, fortified wheat flour, spices). No industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially processed syrups; fortified flour and yeast extract are allowed and do not by themselves make it ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    red kidney beans (13%)
  • OK
    haricot beans (10%)
  • OK
    carrots
    Root vegetable with orange, sweet-tles; commonly eaten raw, roasted, or added to soups and stews.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried flakes of potato used as a base pantry ingredient or as a thickener in soups and mashed potato preparations.
  • OK
    onions
    A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    green peppers
  • OK
    sweetcorn
    Sweetcorn (corn on the cob or kernels) is a basic vegetable/protein ingredient used in a wide range of dishes.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour (wheat flour)
    Wheat flour that has been enriched with vitamins and minerals (e.g., iron, B vitamins).
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
  • OK
    thiamin (b1)
    A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    spices
    diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    chillies
    Dried or fresh peppers from Capsicum species, used to add heat and flavor to foods.
  • OK
    cumin seeds
    Flat, boat-shaped seeds from the cumin plant, offering a warm, earthy, citrusy aroma used in spice blends and cooking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A savory flavoring derived from yeast; may contain barley and gluten; used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in foods.

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Common questions about ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers

Is ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers ultra-processed?

No — ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers by Asda is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains mostly whole foods (beans, vegetables, oil, fortified wheat flour, spices). No industrial sweeteners, flavourings, emulsifiers, thickeners, or industrially processed syrups; fortified flour and yeast extract are allowed and do not by themselves make it ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers 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.

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