Tesco

8 Beef Burgers

Barcode 5057008391376

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

No — 8 Beef Burgers is not ultra-processed.

This product contains beef, onion, water, pea flour, salt, and black pepper, which are all basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. It therefore does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

beef (80%)
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

pea flour

Fine powder made from ground dried peas; used as a gluten-free flour substitute or thickener.
OK

salt

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

Is 8 Beef Burgers ultra-processed?

No — 8 Beef Burgers by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product contains beef, onion, water, pea flour, salt, and black pepper, which are all basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or emulsifiers. It therefore does not meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.