Pork Sausages

Barcode 00863964

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including dextrose (refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), preservative E250 (sodium nitrite), antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid used as an additive), and added milk proteins. According to NOVA, the presence of such cosmetic and functional additives used in processed meat products classifies this as an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork meat
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

water

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

salt

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
UPF

dextrose

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

preservative e250
OK

antioxidant e300
OK

lactose

A disaccharide sugar derived from milk (glucose + galactose). Common dairy carbohydrate.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.

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). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including dextrose (refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), preservative E250 (sodium nitrite), antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid used as an additive), and added milk proteins. According to NOVA, the presence of such cosmetic and functional additives used in processed meat products classifies this as an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.