Herbed Chicken Sausages

Barcode 4069365504635

Yes — Herbed Chicken Sausages is ultra-processed.

The sausages contain several ultra-processed ingredients and additives including bamboo fibre, dextrose, yeast extract, caramel colour, generic flavouring, sage extract, paprika extract colour, emulsifier (diphosphates), stabilisers (sugar syrup, calcium carbonate), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), and a calcium alginate casing. These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

8 ultra-processed markers

OK

british chicken (75%)
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

salt

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

emulsifier: diphosphates
UPF

bamboo fibre

Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

dextrose

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

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

ground nutmeg

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

ground rosemary
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

sage

A dried, rubbed form of the herb sage used as a seasoning.
OK

rubbed thyme
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

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

sodium metabisulphite

A sulfur-containing preservative used to inhibit oxidation and browning in foods; it is an additive often used in dried fruits, wines, and beverages. May cause allergic/kata-sensitive reactions in some individuals.
UPF

caramel color

A common food coloring derived from caramelized sugar used to impart brown or amber hue to foods and beverages.
OK

stabiliser: sugar syrup
OK

onion

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

stabiliser: calcium carbonate
UPF

flavouring

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

fennel extract
OK

pepper extract

A flavoring extract derived from black pepper, used to impart pepper flavor in foods.
UPF

sage extract

Derived from sage leaves; concentrated extract used as a flavoring.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

filled into vegetable based casings (calcium alginate)

Common questions about Herbed Chicken Sausages

Is Herbed Chicken Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Herbed Chicken Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The sausages contain several ultra-processed ingredients and additives including bamboo fibre, dextrose, yeast extract, caramel colour, generic flavouring, sage extract, paprika extract colour, emulsifier (diphosphates), stabilisers (sugar syrup, calcium carbonate), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), and a calcium alginate casing. These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Herbed Chicken Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 8 ingredients in Herbed Chicken Sausages as ultra-processed markers: bamboo fibre, dextrose, yeast extract, sodium metabisulphite, caramel color, flavouring, sage extract, 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.