Waitrose

British pork sausages

Barcode 5000169059012

Yes — British pork sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives including stabilisers (tetrasodium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate) and preservatives (sodium metabisulphite, sulphur dioxide), which fall under NOVA group 4.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork (75%)
OK

bramley apple (13%)
OK

water

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

dried apple

Dried fruit made by removing water content, a natural source of fiber and sweetness.
OK

pea flakes

Dried flakes made from peas, often used as a snack or soup ingredient.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

salt

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

stabilisers (tetrasodium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate)

A combination of phosphate-based stabilisers added to improve texture and moisture retention; these are food additives.
OK

preservatives (sodium metabisulphite, sulphur dioxide)
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

nutmeg. filled into natural pork casings

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Common questions about British pork sausages

Is British pork sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — British pork sausages by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list contains industrial additives including stabilisers (tetrasodium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate) and preservatives (sodium metabisulphite, sulphur dioxide), which fall under NOVA group 4.

Which ingredients in British pork sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in British pork sausages as an ultra-processed marker: stabilisers (tetrasodium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate). 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.