Pork Sausages

Barcode 01785760

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Contains UPF ingredients including preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate) and antioxidant sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives used to preserve colour and shelf life in processed meats. These additives make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though the base ingredients (pork, sea salt, sugar) are minimally processed.

Ingredients

3 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.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation in foods and to extend shelf life.

Common questions about Pork Sausages

Is Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains UPF ingredients including preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate) and antioxidant sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives used to preserve colour and shelf life in processed meats. These additives make the product ultra-processed according to NOVA, even though the base ingredients (pork, sea salt, sugar) are minimally processed.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, sodium ascorbate. 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.