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Jalapeño Cheese Sausages

Barcode 29506200
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Jalapeño Cheese Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used to modify taste, placing the product in the UPF category under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    british pork (78%)
  • OK
    cheddar cheese (milk) (13%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    jalapeño chilli pepper (2%)
  • UPF
    natural flavourings
    Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    spices (black pepper, chilli powder, cayenne pepper)
  • OK
    dried yeast
    Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.
  • OK
    smoked salt
    Salt cured with smoke, often infused with smoky flavor. Used as a seasoning.
  • OK
    sausages filled into natural sheep casings

Common questions about Jalapeño Cheese Sausages

Is Jalapeño Cheese Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Jalapeño Cheese Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains natural flavourings, which are industrially produced additives used to modify taste, placing the product in the UPF category under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Jalapeño Cheese Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Jalapeño Cheese Sausages as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavourings. 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.

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