Sainsburys

Cumberland pork sausage

Barcode 01260847

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Cumberland pork sausage is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA-defined ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabilisers (tetra sodium pyrophosphate, disodium diphosphates), preservatives (sodium metabisulphite, sulphur dioxide), and yeast extract (a flavor enhancer). These industrial additives and refined ingredients classify the product as UPF, even though it also contains basic ingredients like pork, flour, herbs, and spices.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork (70%)
OK

water

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

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
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

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; yeast
OK

stabilisers: tetra sodium pyrophosphate
OK

disodium diphosphates: preservatives: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites)
OK

sulphur dioxide; wheat gluten
OK

parsley

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

sage; yeast extract
OK

antioxidant: ascorbic acid: sage extract
UPF

nutmeg extract

Concentrated essence extracted from nutmeg; used for its aromatic flavor.
UPF

mace extract

A natural flavoring derived from the aril of the nutmeg spice, used to impart warm, spicy notes in foods.
OK

pimento extract
OK

antioxidant: ascorbic acid. filled into pork collagen casings

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Common questions about Cumberland pork sausage

Is Cumberland pork sausage ultra-processed?

Yes — Cumberland pork sausage by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is ultra-processed because it contains several NOVA-defined ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabilisers (tetra sodium pyrophosphate, disodium diphosphates), preservatives (sodium metabisulphite, sulphur dioxide), and yeast extract (a flavor enhancer). These industrial additives and refined ingredients classify the product as UPF, even though it also contains basic ingredients like pork, flour, herbs, and spices.

Which ingredients in Cumberland pork sausage are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cumberland pork sausage as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, nutmeg extract, mace 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.