Deluxe

Chorizo Style Pork Sausages

Barcode 20005108

Yes — Chorizo Style Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), paprika extract (an industrial extract used for color/flavor), and additives such as stabiliser: triphosphates and preservative: sodium metabisulphite. Because at least one ingredient is ultra-processed, the whole product is classified as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

89% british pork
OK

4% roasted red peppers
OK

water

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

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

stabiliser: triphosphates; ground black pepper
OK

paprika powder

Ground dried red paprika peppers used as a spice to add color and mild to moderate heat.
OK

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
OK

ground cumin

A spice made from dried, ground seeds of Cuminum cyminum. Warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.
OK

dried red bell pepper
OK

dried tomato

Dehydrated tomato fruit, used as a seasoning or ingredient; provides tomato flavor with extended shelf life.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
OK

preservative: sodium metabisulphite; maize starch
OK

antioxidant: ascorbic acid; dried chilli. filled into calcium alginate casings. no artificial colours or flavourings. allergy advice:

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Common questions about Chorizo Style Pork Sausages

Is Chorizo Style Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Chorizo Style Pork Sausages by Deluxe is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), paprika extract (an industrial extract used for color/flavor), and additives such as stabiliser: triphosphates and preservative: sodium metabisulphite. Because at least one ingredient is ultra-processed, the whole product is classified as UPF.

Which ingredients in Chorizo Style Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Chorizo Style Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, paprika extract. 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.