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Yes — Spanish chorizo slices is ultra-processed.
The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients, including dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), colour (paprika extract), acidity regulator (sodium citrate), antioxidants (sodium erythorbate, extracts of rosemary), and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). Pre-identified UPF ingredients dextrose and colour (paprika extract) alone are sufficient to classify this product as UPF.
Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Roast Chicken Slices
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Not UPF
Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders
Aldi
Not UPF
Parma Ham
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Not UPF
Pepperoni
Properoni
Not UPF
Roasted topside of beef slices
Aldi,Specially Selected
Not UPF
Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices
Aldi
Not UPF
5% Fat Beef Mince
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Roast Chicken Slices
M&S Food
Not UPF
BBQ Chicken
M&S
Not UPF
finest £3. TESCO finest Finely Sliced Apple Wood S
Tesco
Not UPF
Yes — Spanish chorizo slices by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients, including dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), colour (paprika extract), acidity regulator (sodium citrate), antioxidants (sodium erythorbate, extracts of rosemary), and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). Pre-identified UPF ingredients dextrose and colour (paprika extract) alone are sufficient to classify this product as UPF.
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.
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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.