Sainsbury's

Oak smoked bacon

Barcode 01615838

Yes — Oak smoked bacon is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains sodium nitrite, a pre-identified UPF ingredient and industrial preservative used in cured meats. It also contains potassium nitrate, another curing salt used as a preservative. These industrial curing agents and preservatives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british pork (90%)
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

preservatives: potassium nitrate
UPF

sodium nitrite

A chemical curing salt used to preserve meat, inhibit bacteria, and fix colour; an inorganic nitrite additive.

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Common questions about Oak smoked bacon

Is Oak smoked bacon ultra-processed?

Yes — Oak smoked bacon by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains sodium nitrite, a pre-identified UPF ingredient and industrial preservative used in cured meats. It also contains potassium nitrate, another curing salt used as a preservative. These industrial curing agents and preservatives place the product in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Oak smoked bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Oak smoked bacon 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?

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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.