Pork Sausages

Barcode 01197037

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive preservative: sodium nitrite (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and stabilizer: sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives used to preserve color and shelf life in processed meats.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

Fresh meat from a pig, with 90% meat content; a basic animal protein used as a primary ingredient in many processed foods.
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

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Sodium nitrite is a curing agent and preservative, commonly used to inhibit microbial growth and fix color in processed meats.
OK

stabilizer: sodium ascorbate

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). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive preservative: sodium nitrite (a pre-identified UPF ingredient) and stabilizer: sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives used to preserve color and shelf life in processed meats.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pork Sausages as an ultra-processed marker: sodium nitrite. 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.