Hacendado

Lonchas de Queso para Burger

Barcode 8480000511980

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lonchas de Queso para Burger is ultra-processed.

The product contains several industrial additives and processing aids typical of ultra-processed foods: modified starch (almidón modificado), emulsifying and melting salts (E-331, E-339), acidity regulator (E-330), preservative (E-202), and colorants (E-160a, E-160c). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed cheese product according to NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

cheese

A dairy product produced by coagulating milk and aging or curing it; can be fresh or aged. Used as a food ingredient in many cuisines.
OK

butter

A dairyfat spread made from churning cream; common culinary fat used in cooking and baking.
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been physically, enzymatically, or chemically modified to alter its properties (thickening, gelling, or stabilizing) for food processing.
OK

skimmed milk powder (milk proteins)

Dairy-derived ingredient: milk powder from skimmed milk, providing dairy proteins and lactose; used as a basic ingredient in dairy products and may contribute protein content.
UPF

emulsifying salts (e331, e330)

Blend of emulsifying salts used in processed cheeses and other dairy products to improve melt, texture, and dairy fat distribution; includes sodium citrate (E331) and citric acid (E330).
UPF

e339 (phosphates)

Food additive consisting of phosphates used as acidity regulator, buffering agent, or texture modifier in various processed foods.
OK

salt

A basic mineral used as a seasoning and preservative in foods.
UPF

e-160c (annatto). pasteurized product. contains cow's milk

E-160c is annatto extract colorant. The note about gluten and pasteurization pertains to product processing; contains cow's milk indicates dairy ingredient/allergen risk. The ingredient itself is a colorant.
OK

goat and sheep

A meat ingredient consisting of meat from goats and sheep (mixed small ruminants). Typically used in traditional dishes or mixed meat preparations.

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Common questions about Lonchas de Queso para Burger

Is Lonchas de Queso para Burger ultra-processed?

Yes — Lonchas de Queso para Burger by Hacendado is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several industrial additives and processing aids typical of ultra-processed foods: modified starch (almidón modificado), emulsifying and melting salts (E-331, E-339), acidity regulator (E-330), preservative (E-202), and colorants (E-160a, E-160c). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and indicate an ultra-processed cheese product according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Lonchas de Queso para Burger are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lonchas de Queso para Burger as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, emulsifying salts (e331, e330), e339 (phosphates), e-160c (annatto). pasteurized product. contains cow's milk. 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.