Sainsburys,By sainsbury's

Chorizo ring

Barcode 00381437

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chorizo ring is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains dextrose, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient. It also contains preservatives such as sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, which are industrial additives used for preservation and curing. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

paprika (4%) (paprika, smoked paprika)
OK

salt

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
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: extracts of rosemary; sunflower oil. filled into a natural pork casing. made using 155g of pork per 100g of chorizo ring. moisture is lost during the drying process. advice: white crystals may form on the surface of the choriz these are naturally occurring and are not detrimental to the quality of the product. as-01-89 saial (on)

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Common questions about Chorizo ring

Is Chorizo ring ultra-processed?

Yes — Chorizo ring by Sainsburys,By sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains dextrose, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar and explicitly considered a UPF ingredient. It also contains preservatives such as sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, which are industrial additives used for preservation and curing. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary processing and place the product in the ultra-processed category according to the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Chorizo ring are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chorizo ring as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, 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.