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8 Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders

Barcode 5391520498268

Yes — 8 Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains rusk (wheat) and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients used as texture agents and flavor enhancers, respectively. These additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

scotch beef (77%)
OK

onion

An edible bulb vegetable with a pungent flavor, commonly used as a base flavoring in dishes.
OK

beef body fat (3.1%)
OK

water

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

rusk (wheat)

A twice-baked or anhydrous wheat-based biscuit-like product, often used as a snack or ingredient in dishes.
OK

salt

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

rosemary extract

A natural extract from rosemary leaves used as a flavoring and/or antioxidant preservative in foods.

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Common questions about 8 Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders

Is 8 Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders ultra-processed?

Yes — 8 Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders by Farmfoods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains rusk (wheat) and yeast extract, which are industrially processed ingredients used as texture agents and flavor enhancers, respectively. These additives classify the product as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in 8 Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 8 Scotch Beef Quarter Pounders as ultra-processed markers: rusk (wheat), yeast 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.