Lidl

Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages

Barcode 20674540

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains mainly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (pork, onion, sugar, salt, herbs, spices, fortified wheat flour). The preservatives (sulphites, sodium metabisulphite) and antioxidant (ascorbic acid) are simple additives that do not in themselves make this an ultra-processed formulation under the provided rules, as there are no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other characteristic UPF ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork 85%
OK

caramelised onion 4% (brown sugar, red onion, red wine ( sulphites ), onion, water, white wine vinegar ( sulphites ))
OK

water

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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

fortified wheat flour ( wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, thiamin, niacin)
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

dried sage

Dried leaves of the sage herb (Salvia officinalis) used as a culinary herb for aroma and flavor.
OK

dried chives
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.
OK

pork casings

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Common questions about Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages

Is Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

No — Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages by Lidl is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains mainly whole foods and basic culinary ingredients (pork, onion, sugar, salt, herbs, spices, fortified wheat flour). The preservatives (sulphites, sodium metabisulphite) and antioxidant (ascorbic acid) are simple additives that do not in themselves make this an ultra-processed formulation under the provided rules, as there are no industrial flavorings, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other characteristic UPF ingredients.

Which ingredients in Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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.