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Organic free range british pork sausages with mixed herbs

Barcode 5000169149560

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No — Organic free range british pork sausages with mixed herbs is not ultra-processed.

A wholesome sausage made with straightforward culinary ingredients.

This is not ultra-processed. It consists primarily of pork, breadcrumb, water, herbs, spices, salt, concentrated lemon juice, and ascorbic acid. These are conventional culinary ingredients, with ascorbic acid serving as a basic antioxidant rather than an industrial formulation that makes the product ultra-processed. No artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are present.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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pork shoulder

A cut of pork fatty shoulder used for roasting or braising; a whole protein source.
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pork belly

Layered fat and meat cut from the pig's abdomen; commonly used for roasting, curing, or frying.
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breadcrumb

Dried, crushed bread used as a coating or textural component; made from wheat flour, salt, and yeast.
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water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
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herbs (parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme)

A mixture of culinary herbs used to season dishes; commonly dried or fresh.
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sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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ground spices (black pepper, coriander, mace, nutmeg, white pepper, ginger)

A mixture of ground spices used to season food; typical pantry staple.
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lemon juice from concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated and often reconstituted for liquid use in cooking and beverages.
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black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
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ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A water-soluble vitamin (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant and preservative in foods.

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Common questions about Organic free range british pork sausages with mixed herbs

Is Organic free range british pork sausages with mixed herbs ultra-processed?

No — Organic free range british pork sausages with mixed herbs by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is not ultra-processed. It consists primarily of pork, breadcrumb, water, herbs, spices, salt, concentrated lemon juice, and ascorbic acid. These are conventional culinary ingredients, with ascorbic acid serving as a basic antioxidant rather than an industrial formulation that makes the product ultra-processed. No artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, refined industrial syrups, or highly processed oils are present.

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.