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least processed beef meat balls
The least processed
beef meat balls.
We scored 6 beef meat balls products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
3 verified · 1 estimated · 2 unscored
The score range
This category is heavily processed. Pick the least-bad option.
Best
21
Median
6
Worst
4
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage50% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
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01
additives 0ingredients 1nutri D
75
02
Beef meatballs
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 4additives 1ingredients 13nutri D
21
03
NOVA 4additives 2ingredients 20nutri D
6
04
NOVA 4additives 3ingredients 19nutri D
4
05
Salt & Pepper Beef Mini Meatballs
Ashfields
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri C
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06
Sea salt meatballs
Dunnes Stores
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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Methodology
How we score beef meat balls.
Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.
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