Mr Porky, Terry's, Batchelors

Original Scratchings

Barcode 5010052112700

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Original Scratchings is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives and ingredients according to NOVA. Specifically: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), monosodium glutamate (a flavor enhancer), and hydrolysed soya protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient). These make the overall product ultra-processed, even though other components like pork rind, salt, and wheat flour-based rusk are not UPF on their own.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork rind

Rendered or roasted pig skin; traditional single-ingredient food, often eaten as a snack.
OK

salt

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

flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate; hydrolysed soya protein
OK

rusk (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), salt)
UPF

dextrose

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

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Common questions about Original Scratchings

Is Original Scratchings ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Scratchings by Mr Porky, Terry's, Batchelors is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives and ingredients according to NOVA. Specifically: dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), monosodium glutamate (a flavor enhancer), and hydrolysed soya protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient). These make the overall product ultra-processed, even though other components like pork rind, salt, and wheat flour-based rusk are not UPF on their own.

Which ingredients in Original Scratchings are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Original Scratchings as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.