Spiced Pork Sausages

Barcode 5000169587065

Yes — Spiced Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), sugar syrup (refined liquid sugar), stabilisers, retrograded diphosphate (a modified phosphate), metabisulphite (a preservative), and unspecified acidity regulator. These extracted and synthesized additives go beyond traditional culinary ingredients, classifying the product as UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork (85%)
OK

water

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

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
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

salt

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

acidity regulator

Additives used to control acidity (pH) and acidity in foods, such as citric acid, phosphates, sulphates. Generally considered basic food processing aid ingredients; many are allowed in foods and are not in themselves UPF.
UPF

stabilisers

Additives used to stabilize emulsions or mixtures in foods, often including gums, alginates, or other texturizers.
OK

retrograded diphosphate
OK

sodium bicarbonate

Baking soda; a basic leavening agent used in baking and cooking.
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

more
OK

dried herbs

Mixed dried culinary herbs used to season dishes; typically a single-ingredient, low-processor plant product.
OK

metabisulphite
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
UPF

bamboo fibre

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

cayenne pepper

Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
UPF

sugar syrup

A syrup derived from refined sugar, often an inverted or processed sugar solution used as a sweetener.
OK

cereal
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.

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Common questions about Spiced Pork Sausages

Is Spiced Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Spiced Pork Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), sugar syrup (refined liquid sugar), stabilisers, retrograded diphosphate (a modified phosphate), metabisulphite (a preservative), and unspecified acidity regulator. These extracted and synthesized additives go beyond traditional culinary ingredients, classifying the product as UPF under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Spiced Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Spiced Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: stabilisers, dextrose, bamboo fibre, sugar syrup, paprika 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.