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British Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon

Barcode 00566247

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Yes — British Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains curing salt with sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate (preservatives) and antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate), which are industrial additives used for preservation and color in processed meats according to NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british pork (made with 105g of raw pork per 100g of dry cured smoked streaky bacon)
OK

curing salt (salt , preservative: sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate)
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

antioxidant: e301

E301 corresponds to sodium ascorbate/ascorbate salt used as an antioxidant additive

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Common questions about British Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon

Is British Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon ultra-processed?

Yes — British Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon by M&S Collection is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains curing salt with sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate (preservatives) and antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate), which are industrial additives used for preservation and color in processed meats according to NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in British Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in British Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon as an ultra-processed marker: antioxidant: e301. 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.