Aldi,Crestwood

Ready To Eat Puff Pastry Pork Sausage Rolls

Barcode 4061463676696

Yes — Ready To Eat Puff Pastry Pork Sausage Rolls is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and yeast extract (an industrial flavor enhancer). These ingredients make the overall product UPF under the NOVA system, even though several other ingredients are basic culinary items.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

pork (2996)
OK

water

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

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

potato starch

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

onion

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

onion powder

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

black pepper

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

raising agent sodium carbonates; garlic powder
OK

white pepper

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

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Common questions about Ready To Eat Puff Pastry Pork Sausage Rolls

Is Ready To Eat Puff Pastry Pork Sausage Rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — Ready To Eat Puff Pastry Pork Sausage Rolls by Aldi,Crestwood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil (a highly refined industrial oil) and yeast extract (an industrial flavor enhancer). These ingredients make the overall product UPF under the NOVA system, even though several other ingredients are basic culinary items.

Which ingredients in Ready To Eat Puff Pastry Pork Sausage Rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Ready To Eat Puff Pastry Pork Sausage Rolls as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, 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.