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Pork Sausages by Chef
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Pork Sausages

Barcode 00473293
Scanned  19  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

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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.

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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