Sainsbury's

Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Barcode 00448482

Scanned 21 times by Nomi users

Yes — Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar, which falls under the NOVA ultra-processed category. All it takes is one such ingredient for the whole product to be considered ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

british lamb shoulder (77%)
OK

redcurrant
OK

honey & rosemary glaze (20%) (glucose syrup, water, sugar, red wine vinegar, red wine, honey, port, cornflour, redcurrants, redcurrant juice from concentrate, rosemary)
OK

salt

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

porchetta seasoning (2%) (sea salt, sugar, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, dehydrated garlic, fennel seed, sage)
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.

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Common questions about Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Is Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder ultra-processed?

Yes — Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because the ingredient list includes glucose syrup, an industrially processed refined sugar, which falls under the NOVA ultra-processed category. All it takes is one such ingredient for the whole product to be considered ultra-processed.

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.