Waitrose

Free Range British Pork Meatballs

Barcode 5000169071663

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No — Free Range British Pork Meatballs is not ultra-processed.

Ingredient list contains mainly fresh meat, water, wheat flour with mineral/vitamin fortification, salt, herbs and spices, yeast, and ascorbic acid as an antioxidant. These are basic culinary ingredients or simple additives allowed under NOVA as non‑ultra‑processed. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, or other cosmetic additives, so this is not classified as ultra‑processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork shoulder (88%)
OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a beverage, cooking medium, and ingredient. Note: the asterisk may indicate optional or certified water, but does not change its culinary use.
OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate*, iron*, niacin*, thiamin*)
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to enhance flavour and preserve foods; typically sodium chloride.
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

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
OK

mace

The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
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

mustard powder

Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

sage

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
UPF

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation in foods.

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Common questions about Free Range British Pork Meatballs

Is Free Range British Pork Meatballs ultra-processed?

No — Free Range British Pork Meatballs by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredient list contains mainly fresh meat, water, wheat flour with mineral/vitamin fortification, salt, herbs and spices, yeast, and ascorbic acid as an antioxidant. These are basic culinary ingredients or simple additives allowed under NOVA as non‑ultra‑processed. There are no industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, thickeners, refined industrial syrups, or other cosmetic additives, so this is not classified as ultra‑processed.

Which ingredients in Free Range British Pork Meatballs are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Free Range British Pork Meatballs as an ultra-processed marker: ascorbic acid (vitamin c). 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.