Waitrose & Partners

Pork and Red Onion Sausages

Barcode 5000169124963

Yes — Pork and Red Onion Sausages is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients identified as UPF contributors: stabilisers tetrasodium diphosphate and disodium diphosphate, preservative sodium metabisulphite, dextrose monohydrate, bamboo fibre, caramelised sugar syrup, and colour paprika extract. These additives and industrially processed ingredients go beyond simple culinary preparation. The sausages are also a ready-to-eat processed meat product, further supporting the UPF classification.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Pork meat used as the main ingredient, typically lean or mixed cuts.
OK

muscovado sugar

An unrefined, moist dark brown sugar with strong molasses notes.
OK

water

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

red onion

Red onion, a pungent bulb frequently used as a base flavor or garnish in cooking.
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
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

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

chives

A fresh herb with a mild onion-like flavor, commonly used as a seasoning or garnish.
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

red wine

Fermented grape beverage, commonly enjoyed as a drink or used in cooking for its fruity, acidic character.
OK

white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
OK

salt

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

acidity regulators (calcium lactate, sodium bicarbonate)

A group of acidity regulators added to control acidity and balance pH in the product.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

stabilisers (tetrasodium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate)

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

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
UPF

dextrose monohydrate

A simple sugar (glucose) derived from starch via hydrolysis; a crystalline form used as a sweetener and carrier in foods.
UPF

bamboo fibre

Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
OK

black pepper

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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
UPF

antioxidant (sulphur dioxide)

Antioxidant preservative sulfur dioxide used to prevent oxidation and preserve color, commonly used in cured meats; this additive is often present in products packed in vegetable casings.

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Common questions about Pork and Red Onion Sausages

Is Pork and Red Onion Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork and Red Onion Sausages by Waitrose & Partners is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients identified as UPF contributors: stabilisers tetrasodium diphosphate and disodium diphosphate, preservative sodium metabisulphite, dextrose monohydrate, bamboo fibre, caramelised sugar syrup, and colour paprika extract. These additives and industrially processed ingredients go beyond simple culinary preparation. The sausages are also a ready-to-eat processed meat product, further supporting the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Pork and Red Onion Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Pork and Red Onion Sausages as ultra-processed markers: stabilisers (tetrasodium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate), sodium metabisulfite, dextrose monohydrate, bamboo fibre, caramelised sugar syrup, colour (paprika extract), antioxidant (sulphur dioxide). 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.