Pork Sausages

Barcode 000347000381

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including stabiliser (triphosphate), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrate), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork (95%)
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

stabiliser (triphosphate)
OK

pork protein
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
OK

preservative (sodium nitrate)

Common questions about Pork Sausages

Is Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including stabiliser (triphosphate), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrate), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pork Sausages as an ultra-processed marker: sodium ascorbate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.