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smoky black bean and sweet potato burger by deliciously Ella plants
deliciously Ella plants

smoky black bean and sweet potato burger

Barcode 5060482843200
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — smoky black bean and sweet potato burger is not ultra-processed.

The burger is made from whole foods such as beans, sweet potato, vegetables, herbs, spices, tomato paste, and basic seasonings, with rapeseed oil as the only added fat and potato flakes as a basic processed ingredient. It contains no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so it does not qualify as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    black turtle beans
    Small dark beans with a creamy texture and mild flavor; typically used in Latin American and Caribbean dishes.
  • OK
    sweet potato
    A starchy root vegetable rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and vitamins. Commonly baked, boiled, or roasted.
  • OK
    chickpeas
    Legumes (garbanzo beans) soaked/cooked, commonly used in hummus, salads, stews; water is just the cooking liquid.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    potato flakes
    Dried potato flakes produced by dehydrating cooked potatoes, used in baking and as a thickener.
  • OK
    spring onion
    A fresh allium with a mild onion flavor, used as a garnish or in dishes.
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    tomato paste
    Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    lime juice
    Juice extracted from limes; a basic culinary ingredient used for acidity and flavor.
  • OK
    smoked paprika
    A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground cumin
    A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    garlic granules
    Dried granules made from garlic, used as a seasoning. Concentrated form of garlic with strong aroma.
  • OK
    porcini powder
    Powder ground from dried porcini mushrooms (Boletus edulis), used as a mushroom-flavored seasoning or ingredient in soups, gravies, and sauces.
  • OK
    chipotle powder
    Ground dried chipotle peppers (smoked jalapeño peppers); a spicy Mexican chili spice used to add heat and smoky flavor.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    ground black pepper
    A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.

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Common questions about smoky black bean and sweet potato burger

Is smoky black bean and sweet potato burger ultra-processed?

No — smoky black bean and sweet potato burger by deliciously Ella plants is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The burger is made from whole foods such as beans, sweet potato, vegetables, herbs, spices, tomato paste, and basic seasonings, with rapeseed oil as the only added fat and potato flakes as a basic processed ingredient. It contains no industrial additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so it does not qualify as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

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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