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sausages by Aldi
Aldi

sausages

Barcode 4088600552453
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — sausages is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: stabiliser: diphosphates, preservative: sodium metabisulphite, antioxidants: ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate, yeast extract, dextrose, flavouring, and calcium alginate in the vegetable-based casings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and include pre-identified UPF ingredients (yeast extract, sodium ascorbate, dextrose, flavouring), so according to NOVA this is an ultra-processed food product.

Ingredients

5 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: diphosphates
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    dried ginger
    Dried ginger is the dehydrated rhizome of Zingiber officinale, used as a spice to impart warm, pungent, and aromatic notes to dishes.
  • OK
    dried mace
  • OK
    dried nutmeg
  • OK
    dried cayenne pepper
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • 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
    dried sage
    Dried leaves of the sage herb (Salvia officinalis) used as a culinary herb for aroma and flavor.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small-leaved, woody herb used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and soups; dried form concentrates its aromatic oils.
  • 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.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • 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 sausages

Is sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 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 industrial additives and formulations. Specifically: stabiliser: diphosphates, preservative: sodium metabisulphite, antioxidants: ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate, yeast extract, dextrose, flavouring, and calcium alginate in the vegetable-based casings. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and include pre-identified UPF ingredients (yeast extract, sodium ascorbate, dextrose, flavouring), so according to NOVA this is an ultra-processed food product.

Which ingredients in sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in sausages as ultra-processed markers: 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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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