Co-op

Pork sausage

Barcode 5000128752640

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pork sausage is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients used for texture, preservation, and structure, including stabiliser (triphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), maize starch and tapioca starch (isolated starches), and calcium alginate sausage skins. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

ingredients pork (92%)
OK

water

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

salt

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

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
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

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
OK

stabiliser (triphosphates)
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

white pepper

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.
OK

coriander (cilantro seeds)

Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

dextrose. sausage skins made using calcium alginate. allergy advice for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold

Swap it for something less processed

See all Meat & Poultry →

Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Pork sausage

Is Pork sausage ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork sausage by Co-op is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients used for texture, preservation, and structure, including stabiliser (triphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), maize starch and tapioca starch (isolated starches), and calcium alginate sausage skins. These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pork sausage are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pork sausage as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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.