By Sainsbury’s

Smoked Bacon Lardons

Barcode 00242530

Yes — Smoked Bacon Lardons is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate (preservatives) and sodium ascorbate (antioxidant). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though the main ingredient is pork.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

Meat from pigs, typically used as a protein source in dishes; can be fresh, cured, or processed depending on product. In this context, likely refers to minced or primary meat ingredient in a prepared product.
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

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

sodium nitrite

A curing salt used to preserve and cure meat by inhibiting bacterial growth and giving pink color. Often used in processed meats.
OK

potassium nitrate: antioxidant: sodium ascorbate

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Common questions about Smoked Bacon Lardons

Is Smoked Bacon Lardons ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Bacon Lardons by By Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate (preservatives) and sodium ascorbate (antioxidant). These additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods, even though the main ingredient is pork.

Which ingredients in Smoked Bacon Lardons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smoked Bacon Lardons as an ultra-processed marker: sodium nitrite. 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.