Sainsbury's

Smash Burgers

Barcode 5063334010669

Scanned 7 times by Nomi users

Yes — Smash Burgers is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), sodium metabisulphite (a preservative), and green tea extract (an industrial extract used functionally), which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british beef chuck (55%)
OK

british beef flank (37%)
OK

water

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

onion

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

gluten free breadcrumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch)
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.
OK

seasoning (sea salt, black pepper, preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites), rosemary extract)
UPF

green tea extract

An extract from Camellia sinensis leaves, rich in catechins and caffeine, used as a flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.

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Common questions about Smash Burgers

Is Smash Burgers ultra-processed?

Yes — Smash Burgers by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and extracts, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), sodium metabisulphite (a preservative), and green tea extract (an industrial extract used functionally), which place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Smash Burgers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Smash Burgers as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, green tea 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?

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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.