Plant Pioneers

Shroomdog, Sausage, Cumberland

Barcode 00381253

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Shroomdog, Sausage, Cumberland is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including the stabiliser methyl cellulose, preservative sodium metabisulphite, and sodium alginate casing, as well as highly processed palm oil in the vegetable suet.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

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

mushroom (27%)
OK

pea flour

Fine powder made from ground dried peas; used as a gluten-free flour substitute or thickener.
OK

fried onions (onion, rapeseed oil)
OK

vegetable suet (sustainable palm oil, rice flour)
UPF

pea protein

Protein derived from yellow peas, often sold as powder or isolate for texturizing and fortification.
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

pea starch

Starch extracted from peas; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in foods.
OK

stabiliser: methyl cellulose
OK

mushroom powder

Powder derived from dried mushrooms, used as a seasoning or umami enhancer.
OK

parsley salt
OK

granulated sugar

A basic, white crystalline sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beet; a common sweetener used in baking and cooking.
OK

cracked black pepper

Coarsely ground peppercorns used as a spice to season dishes.
OK

mace

The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
OK

preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites). sausages coated in sodium alginate casing

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Common questions about Shroomdog, Sausage, Cumberland

Is Shroomdog, Sausage, Cumberland ultra-processed?

Yes — Shroomdog, Sausage, Cumberland by Plant Pioneers is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives, including the stabiliser methyl cellulose, preservative sodium metabisulphite, and sodium alginate casing, as well as highly processed palm oil in the vegetable suet.

Which ingredients in Shroomdog, Sausage, Cumberland are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Shroomdog, Sausage, Cumberland as an ultra-processed marker: pea protein. 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.