Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference

6 Outdoor Bred Pork & Caramelised Onion Sausages

Barcode 01447798

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Yes — 6 Outdoor Bred Pork & Caramelised Onion Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as sodium triphosphate (stabiliser), sodium metabisulphite (preservative), alginate casings, and dextrose (an industrial sugar). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork (78%)
OK

caramelised onion chutney (13%) (red onion, muscovado sugar, cider vinegar, sugar, spirit vinegar, water, com starch, rapeseed oil, salt, black pepper)
OK

water

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
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

parsley

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

stabiliser: sodium triphosphate; nutmeg
OK

preservative: sodium metabisulphite (sulphites); coriander
OK

antioxidant: ascorbic acid; maize
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

dextrose. sausages filled into alginate casings

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Common questions about 6 Outdoor Bred Pork & Caramelised Onion Sausages

Is 6 Outdoor Bred Pork & Caramelised Onion Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Outdoor Bred Pork & Caramelised Onion Sausages by Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and processed ingredients such as sodium triphosphate (stabiliser), sodium metabisulphite (preservative), alginate casings, and dextrose (an industrial sugar). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

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.