Tesco plant chef

Plant Chef 4 Veg Burger

Barcode 5057753902308

Scanned 33 times by Nomi users

No — Plant Chef 4 Veg Burger is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists of vegetables, wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), water, dried potato, sunflower oil, salt, cornflour, rapeseed oil, and yeast. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrially processed sugars. Therefore, according to the given NOVA guidance, this is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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vegetables (54%) [carrot
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sweetcorn

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

sweet potato

A starchy root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins. Commonly baked, boiled, or roasted.
OK

cauliflower

A white, compact head of flowering curd with edible florets; a common vegetable used fresh, roasted, steamed, or puréed.
OK

onion

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

peas]. wheat flour [wheat flour
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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)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
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thiamin

A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
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water

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

dried potato

Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
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sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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salt

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

yeast. allergy advice for allergens
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including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Plant Chef 4 Veg Burger

Is Plant Chef 4 Veg Burger ultra-processed?

No — Plant Chef 4 Veg Burger by Tesco plant chef is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists of vegetables, wheat flour (with mineral/vitamin fortification), water, dried potato, sunflower oil, salt, cornflour, rapeseed oil, and yeast. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, flavor enhancers, artificial sweeteners, or industrially processed sugars. Therefore, according to the given NOVA guidance, this is not classified as an ultra-processed food.

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.