Waitrose

Free Range Cumberland Pork Sausages

Barcode 5000169170762

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Yes — Free Range Cumberland Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes sodium metabisulphite, an industrial preservative/additive used to extend shelf life and maintain color, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork shoulder 61%
OK

pork belly 26%
OK

water

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

fortified wheat flour

Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
OK

hog casing
OK

salt

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

sage

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

marjoram

A single herb used as a seasoning.
OK

white pepper

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

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative and antioxidant used in foods and beverages to prevent oxidation and browning; commonly used to preserve dried fruits, wine, and processed foods.
OK

mace

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.

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Common questions about Free Range Cumberland Pork Sausages

Is Free Range Cumberland Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Free Range Cumberland Pork Sausages by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes sodium metabisulphite, an industrial preservative/additive used to extend shelf life and maintain color, which falls under NOVA ultra-processed criteria.

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

Nomi flags one ingredient in Free Range Cumberland 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.