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Pork Sausages by Aldi
Aldi

Pork Sausages

Barcode 4088600449821
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser diphosphates, preservatives such as sodium metabisulphite, added flavouring, and vegetable-based casings made with calcium alginate. These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the UPF (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pork
    Fresh meat from a pig, with 90% meat content; a basic animal protein used as a primary ingredient in many processed foods.
  • 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
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    chickpea flour
    Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    stabiliser
  • UPF
    diphosphates
    A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
  • OK
    corn flour (cornstarch)
    Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ginger
    A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
  • OK
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
  • 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
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • OK
    sage
    An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A vitamin used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods.
  • UPF
    sodium ascorbate
    Sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant in foods and beverages.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    dried onions
    Dehydrated onion flakes or powder used to impart onion flavour; essentially a preserved form of a basic vegetable.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    filled into vegetable based casings (calcium alginate)

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Common questions about Pork Sausages

Is Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Sausages by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser diphosphates, preservatives such as sodium metabisulphite, added flavouring, and vegetable-based casings made with calcium alginate. These industrial formulations and additives place the product in the UPF (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: diphosphates, sodium metabisulphite, yeast extract, sodium ascorbate, dextrose, flavouring. 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.

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