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Meat Free Tasty Sausages by Richmond
Richmond

Meat Free Tasty Sausages

Barcode 5000342000398
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Meat Free Tasty Sausages is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring, flavourings, soya protein, yeast extract, stabilisers (sodium alginate), emulsifiers/thickeners (guar gum, methyl cellulose), and refined soya bean oil. These are industrial formulations or additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods.

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rehydrated textured soy and wheat protein
    A plant-based protein blend (15% protein) used as a meat substitute base; typically derived from soy and wheat proteins with water, salt, and oil.
  • UPF
    natural flavouring
    A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
  • UPF
    rusk (wheat)
    A twice-baked or anhydrous wheat-based biscuit-like product, often used as a snack or ingredient in dishes.
  • UPF
    sodium alginate (stabiliser)
    A natural seaweed-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and stabiliser in foods and confectionery.
  • UPF
    guar gum
    A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
  • UPF
    methyl cellulose; coconut oil
    A mixture containing methyl cellulose, an industrial thickener/additive, and coconut oil (a basic culinary oil).
  • UPF
    soy protein
    A protein extracted from soybeans, often used as a meat substitute or texturized protein. It is a processed soy product.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • UPF
    flavourings
    Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    potato fibre
    A dietary fibre ingredient derived from potatoes, used to increase fiber content and modify texture.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • UPF
    coloring foods (beetroot, safflower; herbs, spices, black pepper extract, capsicum extract, coriander extract, ginger extract, mace extract, nutmeg extract)
    A collection of natural-looking colorant extracts used to tint foods, including beetroot and safflower as colorants and additional plant-based extracts (pepper, capsicum, coriander, ginger, mace, nutmeg) for aroma or coloring notes.

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Common questions about Meat Free Tasty Sausages

Is Meat Free Tasty Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Meat Free Tasty Sausages by Richmond is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring, flavourings, soya protein, yeast extract, stabilisers (sodium alginate), emulsifiers/thickeners (guar gum, methyl cellulose), and refined soya bean oil. These are industrial formulations or additives characteristic of NOVA Group 4 foods.

Which ingredients in Meat Free Tasty Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in Meat Free Tasty Sausages as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, rusk (wheat), sodium alginate (stabiliser), guar gum, methyl cellulose; coconut oil, soy protein, flavourings, yeast extract, coloring foods (beetroot, safflower; herbs, spices, black pepper extract, capsicum extract, coriander extract, ginger extract, mace extract, nutmeg extract). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Meat Free Tasty Sausages?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including 6 Veggie Sausages by Chef Select, Lidl, Veggie Cocktail Sausages by Gosh!. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

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