Vegetarian Burger

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein (Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein Concentrate, Soy Protein Concentrate, Water For Hydration)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement 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 Vegetarian 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: Corn Starch. Contains 2% Or Less Of Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamins And Minerals (Niacinamide, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Vitamin B1 [Thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine Hydrochloride], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], Vitamin B12 [Cyanocobalamin]).

Natural sources but industrial application.