Lidl, Birchwood Farm

Pork shoulder steaks

Barcode 4056489148272

No — Pork shoulder steaks is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only pork shoulder, which is a single-ingredient, minimally processed food without any additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or industrial processing agents. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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Common questions about Pork shoulder steaks

Is Pork shoulder steaks ultra-processed?

No — Pork shoulder steaks by Lidl, Birchwood Farm is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only pork shoulder, which is a single-ingredient, minimally processed food without any additives, refined syrups, flavorings, or industrial processing agents. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.