Pork Liver Pâté

Barcode 01579734

Yes — Pork Liver Pâté is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium nitrite), gelling agents (guar gum, locust bean gum), and stabiliser carrageenan. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork liver (40%)
OK

water

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

pork fat

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

pork (5%)
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
OK

cream

Dairy cream derived from cow's milk, commonly used as a rich dairy ingredient; fat content varies by product.
OK

pork rind

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

salt

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

onion

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

preservatives: potassium lactate
OK

sodium nitrite (cows' milk)
OK

proteins

A broad category of biological macromolecules, essential nutrients including amino acids; can refer to dietary proteins from various sources.
UPF

dextrose

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

gelling agents: guar gum
OK

locust bean gum
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.
OK

spice extracts (pepper, coriander, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, paprika, cinnamon, chilli)
OK

stabiliser: carrageenan

Common questions about Pork Liver Pâté

Is Pork Liver Pâté ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Liver Pâté is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations, including dextrose (an industrial refined sugar), preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium nitrite), gelling agents (guar gum, locust bean gum), and stabiliser carrageenan. These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pork Liver Pâté are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pork Liver Pâté as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.