Moving Mountains

Plant Based Quarter Pounder Burgers

Barcode 5060728270173

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Yes — Plant Based Quarter Pounder Burgers is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring), methyl cellulose (a thickener), barley malt extract (industrially processed extract), and pea/soya protein isolates (isolated protein fractions). Therefore it must be classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

vegetables (oyster mushrooms, mushrooms, onion)
OK

vegetable oil (coconut)
OK

vegetable protein (5.9% _soya_ protein, 2.1% _soya_ protein isolate, 1.4% pea protein isolate)
OK

gluten

Protein complex formed from wheat; provides structure and elasticity in doughs; widely used as a food ingredient.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

starch (_wheat_)
OK

_oat_ fibre
OK

thickener (methyl cellulose)
UPF

barley malt extract

Concentrated extract derived from barley malt, used as a sweetener or flavoring; common in brewing and baking. It is a processed, concentrated form.
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
UPF

beetroot red color

A color additive derived from beetroot used to impart red color to foods; often an extracted pigment or synthetic/colorant added to enhance appearance.
OK

salt

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

preservative (lactic acid)
OK

vitamin b12

A water-soluble B vitamin (cobalamin) used as a nutrient fortifier in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Plant Based Quarter Pounder Burgers

Is Plant Based Quarter Pounder Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant Based Quarter Pounder Burgers by Moving Mountains is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (an industrial flavouring), methyl cellulose (a thickener), barley malt extract (industrially processed extract), and pea/soya protein isolates (isolated protein fractions). Therefore it must be classified as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Plant Based Quarter Pounder Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Plant Based Quarter Pounder Burgers as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, barley malt extract, beetroot red color. 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?

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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.