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Pork Sausages

Barcode 00473293

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Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives: stabiliser (sodium triphosphate), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid as additive), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and dextrose (an industrially refined sugar). Presence of any of these additives is sufficient for NOVA ultra-processed classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british pork (93%)
OK

water

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

salt

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

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional 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

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

clove
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
OK

stabiliser: sodium triphosphate; yeast extract
OK

preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites); antioxidant: ascorbic acid; maize starch
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

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Common questions about Pork Sausages

Is Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Sausages by Chef is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredients include several industrial additives: stabiliser (sodium triphosphate), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid as additive), yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), and dextrose (an industrially refined sugar). Presence of any of these additives is sufficient for NOVA ultra-processed classification.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pork Sausages as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.