Pork Sausages

Barcode 203131004507

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

This processed meat product contains ultra-processed ingredients such as dextrose, natural flavouring, and the preservative sodium nitrite, which place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Meat from pigs, typically used as a protein source in dishes; can be fresh, cured, or processed depending on product. In this context, likely refers to minced or primary meat ingredient in a prepared product.
OK

water

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

spices (black pepper (0.3%))
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.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

sugar

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

colouring (carotene)

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). This processed meat product contains ultra-processed ingredients such as dextrose, natural flavouring, and the preservative sodium nitrite, which place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, natural flavouring, sodium nitrite. 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.