Plant Based Burger!

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Textured Pea Protein (Pea Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch)): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Pea Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Modified Cellulose, Natural Flavor Beef Burger Type [Natural Flavor, Salt, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin (From Corn), Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum], Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 85% 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.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavoring.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Onion Juice Concentrate, Tomato Juice Concentrate.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Sulphate Dihydrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural Umami Flavor Meaty Type [Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Salt, Maltodextrin (From Potato), Maltodextrin (From Corn), Dextrose, Succinic Acid, Sugar], Torula Yeast, Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.