Birchwood

BBQ Pulled Pork

Barcode 4056489296508

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — BBQ Pulled Pork is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: glucose syrup, modified maize starch, stabilisers (diphosphates, triphosphates), acidity regulators (sodium citrates), yeast extract (used as a flavor enhancer), smoke flavouring, colour (plain caramel), colour (paprika extract), and dried glucose syrup. These are industrial formulations or additives used for texture, preservation, or intense flavor, so according to NOVA this makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

UPF

pork shoulder with added water (74% added water)

Processed pork product where meat is combined with water and additives (glucose syrup, salt, and modified maize starch) to improve juiciness, texture, and shelf-life.
UPF

stabilisers (diphosphates, triphosphates)

Food-grade stabilisers (phosphate salts) used to maintain texture and moisture in processed foods; commonly added in cured meats and other processed products.
UPF

acidity regulators (sodium citrates, citric acid) and yeast extract

Acidity regulators and flavor-enhancing yeast extract; blends of citrates and citric acid used to adjust acidity, with yeast extract providing savory umami.
UPF

smoky barbecue flavour sauce 23% (sugar, water, spirit vinegar, concentrated tomato purée, modified maize starch, molasses, dried glucose syrup)

A prepared sauce with smoky barbecue flavor, containing sugar, water, vinegar, tomato purée, starch, molasses, and dried glucose syrup.
UPF

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
OK

spices (dried paprika, dried garlic, dried onion, ground black pepper)

A blend of ground/dried spices including paprika, garlic, onion, and black pepper.
OK

salt

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

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
OK

barbecue flavour glaze 3% (sugar)

A barbecue-flavour glaze, noted to contain 3% sugar.
OK

spices (dried paprika, dried onion, black pepper, dried garlic, dried chilli)

A blend of dried spices used to flavor dishes, including paprika, onion, black pepper, garlic, and chili peppers.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

tomato powder

Powdered tomato used as a flavoring or ingredient, a minimally processed dried tomato product.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
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

red pepper (bell pepper)

A sweet, crisp red bell pepper pick or fresh pepper used for color, flavor, and nutrition; typically eaten raw or cooked.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about BBQ Pulled Pork

Is BBQ Pulled Pork ultra-processed?

Yes — BBQ Pulled Pork by Birchwood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: glucose syrup, modified maize starch, stabilisers (diphosphates, triphosphates), acidity regulators (sodium citrates), yeast extract (used as a flavor enhancer), smoke flavouring, colour (plain caramel), colour (paprika extract), and dried glucose syrup. These are industrial formulations or additives used for texture, preservation, or intense flavor, so according to NOVA this makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in BBQ Pulled Pork are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in BBQ Pulled Pork as ultra-processed markers: pork shoulder with added water (74% added water), stabilisers (diphosphates, triphosphates), acidity regulators (sodium citrates, citric acid) and yeast extract, smoky barbecue flavour sauce 23% (sugar, water, spirit vinegar, concentrated tomato purée, modified maize starch, molasses, dried glucose syrup), plain caramel color, smoke flavouring, colour (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.