Tesco

Butcher's choice 8 beef burgers

Barcode 5057545829974

Yes — Butcher's choice 8 beef burgers is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, specifically dextrose, yeast extract, and onion extract, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers and refined sugars characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef

Animal muscle meat, commonly used as a food ingredient.
OK

onion

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

pea flour

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

water

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

beef fat

Rendered animal fat from beef used for cooking or baking; provides richness and texture.
OK

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

pea flakes

Dried flakes made from peas, often used as a snack or soup ingredient.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
OK

black pepper

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

caution 9 always wash hands
OK

surfaces and utensils after contact with raw meat
OK

tesco recommends that all meat products are cooked thoroughly
OK

at tesco we have an agricultural team who work with farmers and suppliers to continually improve their high standards of quality
OK

farming and welfare
OK

we believe that good animal welfare gives better quality meat
OK

that's why this product is prepared using beef from farms operating to these standards
OK

for more information
OK

please visit our website at tescoplc
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Common questions about Butcher's choice 8 beef burgers

Is Butcher's choice 8 beef burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Butcher's choice 8 beef burgers by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed. It contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, specifically dextrose, yeast extract, and onion extract, which are industrially processed flavor enhancers and refined sugars characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Butcher's choice 8 beef burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Butcher's choice 8 beef burgers as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, yeast extract, onion 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?

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.