Pork Sausages

Barcode 00502146

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Contains dextrose, natural flavouring and stabiliser (sodium alginate), which are industrial additives used in ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Therefore the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork (91%)
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

sunflower puree
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

seasoning

A generic blend of salt, spices, herbs, and may include flavor enhancers for taste enhancement.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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.
UPF

dextrose

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

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

stabiliser: sodium alginate
OK

malic acid

A naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in apples and many fruits; used as an acidulant to add tartness in foods and beverages.

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Common questions about Pork Sausages

Is Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains dextrose, natural flavouring and stabiliser (sodium alginate), which are industrial additives used in ultra-processed foods according to NOVA. Therefore the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: seasoning, dextrose, natural flavouring. 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.