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Brioche Burger Buns by Tesco, Gordons
Tesco, Gordons

Brioche Burger Buns

Barcode 5057753932664
Scanned  22  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Brioche Burger Buns is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and an emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
  • 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)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamin
    A water-soluble B vitamin used as a nutrient and fortification ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    egg (1.5%)
  • UPF
    palm oil
    A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • 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
    butter (milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    flavouring. soya wheat flour [wheat flour
  • OK
    flour
    Fine powder obtained by grinding cereal grains; commonly refers to wheat flour in many contexts.
  • OK
    egg white
    Proteine-rich clear part of an egg, separated from the yolk. Commonly used as a low-fat protein source in cooking and baking.
  • UPF
    emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids)
    A food additive used as an emulsifier formed from glycerides and tartaric acid esters; commonly known as MOG/DAG emulsifier.
  • UPF
    color (carotenes)
    Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)
    Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.

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Common questions about Brioche Burger Buns

Is Brioche Burger Buns ultra-processed?

Yes — Brioche Burger Buns by Tesco, Gordons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains several industrial additives and refined ingredients, including palm oil (a highly processed refined oil), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and an emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids). These are characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Brioche Burger Buns are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Brioche Burger Buns as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, dextrose, emulsifier (mono- and di-acetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids), color (carotenes). 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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