Taste the difference, Sainsbury's

Taste the difference Spanish chorizo

Barcode 00381949

Yes — Taste the difference Spanish chorizo is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing agents including skimmed cow’s milk powder (isolated dairy ingredient), preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), and antioxidant (sodium citrate). These extracted/isolated additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

ibérico pork
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

paprika (2%)
OK

skimmed cow's milk powder

Powdered skimmed milk obtained by removing fat from cow's milk; used as a dairy ingredient in baking, beverages, and processed foods.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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 citrate; oregano. filled into a natural pork casing. made using 146g of pork per 100g of finished product. moisture loss during the drying process

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Common questions about Taste the difference Spanish chorizo

Is Taste the difference Spanish chorizo ultra-processed?

Yes — Taste the difference Spanish chorizo by Taste the difference, Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing agents including skimmed cow’s milk powder (isolated dairy ingredient), preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), and antioxidant (sodium citrate). These extracted/isolated additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Taste the difference Spanish chorizo are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Taste the difference Spanish chorizo 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.