Sainsbury's

Spreadable brussels style pate

Barcode 01565430

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Yes — Spreadable brussels style pate is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and paprika extract (a processed extract), as well as preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium nitrite), a gelling agent (carob gum), and various spice extracts, all of which fall under NOVA-defined ultra-processed components.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork fat

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

pork liver (31%)
OK

water

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

pork (10%)
OK

pork rind

Rendered or roasted pig skin; traditional single-ingredient food, often eaten as a snack.
OK

rice starch

Starch derived from rice used as a thickener or anti-caking agent in foods.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

salt

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

pasteurised free range _egg_
OK

preservative (potassium lactate)
OK

cows' _milk_ proteins
UPF

dextrose

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

gelling agent (carob gum)
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

pepper extract

A flavoring extract derived from black pepper, used to impart pepper flavor in foods.
OK

coriander extract
UPF

nutmeg extract

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

cardamom extract
OK

ginger extract
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

cinnamon extract
OK

chilli extract

Extract derived from chili peppers used to impart heat or flavor.

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Common questions about Spreadable brussels style pate

Is Spreadable brussels style pate ultra-processed?

Yes — Spreadable brussels style pate by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and paprika extract (a processed extract), as well as preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium nitrite), a gelling agent (carob gum), and various spice extracts, all of which fall under NOVA-defined ultra-processed components.

Which ingredients in Spreadable brussels style pate are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Spreadable brussels style pate as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium nitrite, nutmeg extract, paprika 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.