Pork Sausages

Barcode 4072277788888

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients including flavourings (industrial flavour additives) and dextrose (refined industrial sugar), which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA. It also includes ascorbic acid as an antioxidant additive, further indicating industrial processing.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british or irish pork

Pork meat sourced from British or Irish producers, making up 80% of the product.
OK

water

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

chicory fibre

Dietary fiber derived from chicory root, used as a fiber ingredient and listed as 6% of the product.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

chickpea flour

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

potato fibre

A dietary fibre ingredient derived from potatoes, used to increase fiber content and modify texture.
OK

sea salt

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

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

cornflour

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

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

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

dextrose

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

filled into vegetable-based casings

Common questions about Pork Sausages

Is Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients including flavourings (industrial flavour additives) and dextrose (refined industrial sugar), which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA. It also includes ascorbic acid as an antioxidant additive, further indicating industrial processing.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: flavourings, dextrose. 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.