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Yes — Chorizo Ring is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, as well as preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), which are industrial additives used to extend shelf life and preserve color and flavor. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.
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Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Yes — Chorizo Ring 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 dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, as well as preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), which are industrial additives used to extend shelf life and preserve color and flavor. These additives place the product in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA classification.
Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chorizo Ring as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chorizo de Leon by Pajariel, Chorizo by Properoni, Chorizo riojano by La Gloria Riojana. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
