Ashfield farm

8 pork sausages

Barcode 4088600547527

Yes — 8 pork sausages is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed. It contains several industrial additives, including stabilisers (diphosphates), preservatives (sodium metabisulphite), and an antioxidant (ascorbic acid). It also includes yeast extract, which is a processed flavour enhancer. The presence of these additives and flavour enhancers places the sausages in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

salt

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

stabiliser: diphosphates; dried parsley
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

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. allergy advice:

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Common questions about 8 pork sausages

Is 8 pork sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 8 pork sausages by Ashfield farm is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed. It contains several industrial additives, including stabilisers (diphosphates), preservatives (sodium metabisulphite), and an antioxidant (ascorbic acid). It also includes yeast extract, which is a processed flavour enhancer. The presence of these additives and flavour enhancers places the sausages in the ultra-processed category according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in 8 pork sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 8 pork sausages as an ultra-processed marker: 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.