Sainsburys

Cumberland sausage

Barcode 01075045

Scanned 25 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cumberland sausage is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, an industrially produced flavor enhancer, along with additives such as sodium triphosphate (stabiliser) and sodium metabisulphite (preservative), and dextrose, an industrially refined sugar. These ingredients move the product beyond basic processing into the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british pork (88%)
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

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

salt

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

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to 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

mace

The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
OK

sage

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

stabiliser: sodium triphosphate; maize starch
OK

preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites); antioxidant: ascorbic acid; dextrose

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Common questions about Cumberland sausage

Is Cumberland sausage ultra-processed?

Yes — Cumberland sausage by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains yeast extract, an industrially produced flavor enhancer, along with additives such as sodium triphosphate (stabiliser) and sodium metabisulphite (preservative), and dextrose, an industrially refined sugar. These ingredients move the product beyond basic processing into the ultra-processed category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cumberland sausage are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cumberland sausage as an ultra-processed marker: yeast extract. 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.