Pork Sausages

Barcode 027050039217

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to dextrose, yeast extract, sodium sulphite preservative, diphosphate stabilisers and beef collagen casing, which are industrial additives and processing aids characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pork (77%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

gluten free breadcrumb (rice flour, gram flour, maize starch, dextrose)
OK

seasoning (salt, rice flour, spices, dextrose, yeast extract, preservative (sodium sulphite), dried yeast, stabilisers (diphosphates), sage, sugar, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), spice extracts)
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

filled into a beef collagen casing

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). Classified as ultra-processed due to dextrose, yeast extract, sodium sulphite preservative, diphosphate stabilisers and beef collagen casing, which are industrial additives and processing aids characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.