Apple Cider Pork Loin

Barcode 00161923

Yes — Apple Cider Pork Loin is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring (contains milk), which is an industrial flavouring additive, and concentrated apple juice, an industrially concentrated and refined sugar source. These ingredients move the product into the ultra-processed NOVA category despite the presence of whole-food components like pork, apples, and cider.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british pork loin (made with 115g of raw pork per 100g of cooked roast pork loin slices with an apple and cider glaze)
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

apples

A fresh, whole fruit commonly eaten raw. Not an ultra-processed ingredient; used as a basic food ingredient or natural product.
OK

cider
OK

apple juice concentrate

Concentrated juice obtained from apples by removing water content; a single-ingredient fruit product used as a flavoring or ingredient.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

flavouring

Flavouring preparation containing milk derivatives; used to impart taste without a specific food form.
OK

cider vinegar

Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.

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Common questions about Apple Cider Pork Loin

Is Apple Cider Pork Loin ultra-processed?

Yes — Apple Cider Pork Loin is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavouring (contains milk), which is an industrial flavouring additive, and concentrated apple juice, an industrially concentrated and refined sugar source. These ingredients move the product into the ultra-processed NOVA category despite the presence of whole-food components like pork, apples, and cider.

Which ingredients in Apple Cider Pork Loin are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Apple Cider Pork Loin as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. 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?

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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.