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Sarta de chorizo ibérico

Barcode 5000169613702

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — Sarta de chorizo ibérico is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only pork, salt, spices (paprika, garlic powder, oregano), and natural pork casing. These are traditional, minimally processed ingredients used in cured sausages, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

salt

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

paprika (2%)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

natural pork casing. prepared with 141g of pork per 100g of product. moisture is lost during curing and maturation

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Common questions about Sarta de chorizo ibérico

Is Sarta de chorizo ibérico ultra-processed?

No — Sarta de chorizo ibérico by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only pork, salt, spices (paprika, garlic powder, oregano), and natural pork casing. These are traditional, minimally processed ingredients used in cured sausages, with no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing according to NOVA.

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.