Specially Selected

Lean Pork Sausages

Barcode 4061461952914

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

Yes — Lean Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: flavouring, dextrose, and yeast extract are UPF ingredients; diphosphates are stabilising additives; sodium metabisulphite is a preservative; and calcium alginate is an industrially formulated vegetable-based casing. These ingredients go beyond simple culinary processing. Brown sugar is not a concern by itself, but it does not offset the UPF additives used in the sausages.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Meat from pigs; a basic, natural protein source used as a food ingredient.
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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

stabiliser: diphosphates; bamboo fibre
OK

ground white pepper

Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.
OK

brown sugar (sugar, molasses)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

onion powder

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

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

ground nutmeg

Ground form of nutmeg, a warm aromatic spice often used in baking and cooking.
OK

preservative sodium metabisulphite
OK

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.
OK

ground ginger

Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

ground mace

A spice ground from the dried aril (mace) of the nutmeg tree, used to impart warm, aromatic notes in both sweet and savory dishes.
OK

dried sage

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

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.
OK

ground cayenne pepper filled into vegetable based casings (calcium alginate)

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Common questions about Lean Pork Sausages

Is Lean Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Lean Pork Sausages by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations: flavouring, dextrose, and yeast extract are UPF ingredients; diphosphates are stabilising additives; sodium metabisulphite is a preservative; and calcium alginate is an industrially formulated vegetable-based casing. These ingredients go beyond simple culinary processing. Brown sugar is not a concern by itself, but it does not offset the UPF additives used in the sausages.

Which ingredients in Lean Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Lean Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, dextrose, yeast 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.