Plant-Based Burger

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Plant-Based Burger scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 990 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Plant-Based Burger's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Refined Coconut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt, Natural Flavor).

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color, Natural Red Color (Glycerin, Beet Juice, Annatto).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural Flavor (Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Salt, Natural Flavors, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Acetic Acid, Grill Flavor (From Sunflower Oil), Smoke Flavor), Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Beet Juice Powder (Maltodextrin, Beet Juice Extract, Citric Acid).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.