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oak smoked outdoor bred British bacon lardons

Barcode 01744248

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Yes — oak smoked outdoor bred British bacon lardons is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate) and an antioxidant additive (sodium ascorbate), which are NOVA Group 4 ingredients.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork

Common meat product from pigs produced in Britain, typically sold as fresh pork from pigs raised in Britain.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

sodium nitrite

A curing salt used to preserve and cure meat by inhibiting bacterial growth and giving pink color. Often used in processed meats.
UPF

sodium nitrate

A curing salt used in processed meats to preserve color and inhibit bacterial growth; extracted/industrial compound often used as a preservative and color fixative in foods.
OK

antioxidant:sodium ascorbate

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Common questions about oak smoked outdoor bred British bacon lardons

Is oak smoked outdoor bred British bacon lardons ultra-processed?

Yes — oak smoked outdoor bred British bacon lardons by Sainsbury's Taste the Difference, Taste the difference, Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate) and an antioxidant additive (sodium ascorbate), which are NOVA Group 4 ingredients.

Which ingredients in oak smoked outdoor bred British bacon lardons are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in oak smoked outdoor bred British bacon lardons as ultra-processed markers: sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate. 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.