Tiba Tempeh

Smoky BBQ Burgers

Barcode 8718868006097

No — Smoky BBQ Burgers is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods: tempeh (soybeans, water, culture), water, sunflower oil, and a BBQ marinade made from herbs, spices, salt, and smoked salt. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, industrial extracts) that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tempeh 90% (soya beans*, water, culture (rhizopus))
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water

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

A common culinary vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds; widely used for cooking and in processed foods.
OK

bbq marinade (salt, smoked paprika*, tomato*, ginger*, garlic*, onion*, smoked salt, white pepper*, black pepper*, nutmeg*). *organic for allergens
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Common questions about Smoky BBQ Burgers

Is Smoky BBQ Burgers ultra-processed?

No — Smoky BBQ Burgers by Tiba Tempeh is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are whole or minimally processed foods: tempeh (soybeans, water, culture), water, sunflower oil, and a BBQ marinade made from herbs, spices, salt, and smoked salt. There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, industrial extracts) that would classify it as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.