Butcher’s Select ALDI/Lidl

Sausages

Barcode 4088600547510

Yes — Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to the use of stabiliser (diphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), yeast extract, and collagen casings, which are industrial additives and processing aids typical of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork (72%)
OK

water

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

rusk [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

salt

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

stabiliser: diphosphates; yeast extract
OK

dried parsley

Dried leaves of parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Used as a fresh-herb substitute that provides a mild, bright, slightly grassy flavor; common in Europe and North America.
OK

preservative: sodium metabisulphite; black pepper
OK

ground coriander

A spice ground from the dried seeds of Coriandrum sativum. Bright, citrusy, warm flavor widely used in spice blends and curries.
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

ground nutmeg

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

white pepper

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

antioxidant: ascorbic acid. filled into pork collagen casings

Common questions about Sausages

Is Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Sausages by Butcher’s Select ALDI/Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to the use of stabiliser (diphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), yeast extract, and collagen casings, which are industrial additives and processing aids typical of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

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.