Waitrose

Spanish Chorizo Ring

Barcode 5000169377147

Scanned 8 times by Nomi users

No — Spanish Chorizo Ring is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains pork, smoked paprika, salt, garlic, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), and antioxidant (rosemary extract). These are typical of processed meats but do not include industrial formulations like refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, gelling agents, or flavorings that define ultra-processed foods under NOVA. The preservatives and antioxidant are common curing and preservation agents and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed according to the given criteria.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

salt

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

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
UPF

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

Common food preservatives used in curing meats; includes sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate.
UPF

rosemary extract

Natural antioxidant derived from rosemary used as a flavor-preserving additive.

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Common questions about Spanish Chorizo Ring

Is Spanish Chorizo Ring ultra-processed?

No — Spanish Chorizo Ring by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains pork, smoked paprika, salt, garlic, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), and antioxidant (rosemary extract). These are typical of processed meats but do not include industrial formulations like refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, gelling agents, or flavorings that define ultra-processed foods under NOVA. The preservatives and antioxidant are common curing and preservation agents and do not by themselves make the product ultra-processed according to the given criteria.

Which ingredients in Spanish Chorizo Ring are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spanish Chorizo Ring as ultra-processed markers: preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), rosemary extract. 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.