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Outdoor bred smoked streaky bacon

Barcode 5000128995573

No — Outdoor bred smoked streaky bacon is not ultra-processed.

Contains pork, water, salt, and common curing agents (sodium ascorbate as antioxidant and sodium nitrite as preservative). These are standard additives for curing and preserving meat and do not fall under the industrial formulations/additives list that would make it ultra-processed per the given criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

ingredients pork (88%)
OK

water (9%)
OK

salt

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

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.

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Common questions about Outdoor bred smoked streaky bacon

Is Outdoor bred smoked streaky bacon ultra-processed?

No — Outdoor bred smoked streaky bacon by Co op is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains pork, water, salt, and common curing agents (sodium ascorbate as antioxidant and sodium nitrite as preservative). These are standard additives for curing and preserving meat and do not fall under the industrial formulations/additives list that would make it ultra-processed per the given criteria.

Which ingredients in Outdoor bred smoked streaky bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Outdoor bred smoked streaky bacon as ultra-processed markers: sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite. 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.