Waitrose,No 1

Free Range Pork Sausages

Barcode 5000169170045

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Yes — Free Range Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients: stabiliser (triphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), and dextrose monohydrate (an isolated refined sugar). These additives and processed ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though the main ingredient is pork.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork (97%)
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

stabiliser (triphosphates)
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

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

onion

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

mace

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

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

salt

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

sage

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

ginger

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

dextrose monohydrate. filled into natural hog casing

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Common questions about Free Range Pork Sausages

Is Free Range Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Free Range Pork Sausages by Waitrose,No 1 is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients: stabiliser (triphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), and dextrose monohydrate (an isolated refined sugar). These additives and processed ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category, even though the main ingredient is pork.

Which ingredients in Free Range Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Free Range Pork Sausages as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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.