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2 Scotch Eggs with outdoor bred pork by Sainsbury’s taste the difference
Sainsbury’s taste the difference

2 Scotch Eggs with outdoor bred pork

Barcode 00423168
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — 2 Scotch Eggs with outdoor bred pork is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic foods and common culinary ingredients: pork, egg, fortified wheat flour, onion, rapeseed oil, malted wheat flakes, salt, herbs, spices, yeast. There are no industrial formulations or additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, industrial syrups, refined/hydrogenated/interestified oils, or flavorings. Fortified wheat flour and rapeseed oil are specifically allowed as non-UPF in the guidance. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    british outdoor bred pork (55%)
  • OK
    hard boiled free range whole egg (32%)
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    malted wheat flakes
    A processed breakfast cereal made by malting wheat and flaking; typically used as a cereal or ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    sage
    An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.

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Common questions about 2 Scotch Eggs with outdoor bred pork

Is 2 Scotch Eggs with outdoor bred pork ultra-processed?

No — 2 Scotch Eggs with outdoor bred pork by Sainsbury’s taste the difference is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic foods and common culinary ingredients: pork, egg, fortified wheat flour, onion, rapeseed oil, malted wheat flakes, salt, herbs, spices, yeast. There are no industrial formulations or additives such as artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, gelling agents, industrial syrups, refined/hydrogenated/interestified oils, or flavorings. Fortified wheat flour and rapeseed oil are specifically allowed as non-UPF in the guidance. Therefore this product is not classified as ultra-processed according to the provided NOVA-based rules.

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.

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