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Beyond Burger by Beyond Meat
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Beyond Burger

Barcode 850004207413
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Beyond Burger is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including: flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), stabilizer (methylcellulose), colour (beetroot red), maltodextrin, and emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like water, pea protein, and oils.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    pea protein* (16%)
  • OK
    canola oil
  • OK
    coconut oil
    Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
  • UPF
    rice protein
    A plant-based protein powder/isolated protein derived from milled rice. Processed to extract protein, often used as a vegan protein source.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    stabilizer (methylcellulose)
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • UPF
    apple extract
    A liquid or powder obtained by extracting compounds from apples, often used as a natural flavoring or aroma in foods.
  • 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.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    pomegranate extract
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    potassium salt
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    maize vinegar
  • OK
    carrot powder
    Dried, milled carrot used as a powder for flavoring or coloring; a single-ingredient, minimally processed pantry item.
  • UPF
    sunflower lecithin
    A natural phospholipid emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds, used to improve texture, blend fats and water, and stabilize emulsions in foods.

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Common questions about Beyond Burger

Is Beyond Burger ultra-processed?

Yes — Beyond Burger by Beyond Meat is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including: flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), stabilizer (methylcellulose), colour (beetroot red), maltodextrin, and emulsifier (sunflower lecithin). These extracted and industrially processed additives place the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category, even though it also contains basic ingredients like water, pea protein, and oils.

Which ingredients in Beyond Burger are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Beyond Burger as ultra-processed markers: rice protein, flavouring, apple extract, beetroot red color, maltodextrin, sunflower lecithin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Beyond Burger?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers by Asda, Black bean cashew burgers by Biona Organic, Red lentil sun seed burger by Biona. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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