Mattersons

Turkey Rashers

Barcode 5000342000992

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Yes — Turkey Rashers is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: dextrose is an industrially refined sugar; flavourings and smoke flavouring are added flavouring agents; sodium tripolyphosphate is a stabiliser; yeast extract is a flavour enhancer; and sodium nitrite is a preservative. Together with the ready-to-eat processed turkey formulation, these ingredients meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

UPF

smoked turkey rashers (low fat, high protein) with added water

Low-fat, high-protein smoked turkey rasher with added water; a processed meat product often used as a breakfast item.
OK

water

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

salt

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
UPF

dextrose

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

stabiliser: sodium tripolyphosphate

Food additive used as a stabiliser and moisture-retaining agent, common in processed meats and seafood.
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

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

pepper

Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
UPF

smoke flavouring

Flavoring agent used to impart smoky taste; packaging mentions nutritional values.

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Common questions about Turkey Rashers

Is Turkey Rashers ultra-processed?

Yes — Turkey Rashers by Mattersons is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: dextrose is an industrially refined sugar; flavourings and smoke flavouring are added flavouring agents; sodium tripolyphosphate is a stabiliser; yeast extract is a flavour enhancer; and sodium nitrite is a preservative. Together with the ready-to-eat processed turkey formulation, these ingredients meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Turkey Rashers are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Turkey Rashers as ultra-processed markers: smoked turkey rashers (low fat, high protein) with added water, flavourings, dextrose, stabiliser: sodium tripolyphosphate, yeast extract, sodium nitrite, smoke flavouring. 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.