Pork Liver Pâté

Barcode 5010251457145

Yes — Pork Liver Pâté is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients: dextrose (industrial sugar), milk protein (isolated protein ingredient), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium nitrite), antioxidants (potassium lactate, sodium ascorbate), and flavor extracts such as pepper extract and nutmeg extract. These formulations and additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork liver (38%)
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

pork (16%)
OK

water

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

pork rind

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

antioxidants (potassium lactate, sodium ascorbate)
UPF

dextrose

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

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
OK

roasted onion
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium nitrite)
OK

pepper extract

A flavoring extract derived from black pepper, used to impart pepper flavor in foods.
UPF

nutmeg extract

Concentrated essence extracted from nutmeg; used for its aromatic flavor.

Common questions about Pork Liver Pâté

Is Pork Liver Pâté ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Liver Pâté is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients: dextrose (industrial sugar), milk protein (isolated protein ingredient), emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium nitrite), antioxidants (potassium lactate, sodium ascorbate), and flavor extracts such as pepper extract and nutmeg extract. These formulations and additives place it in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in Pork Liver Pâté are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pork Liver Pâté as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, milk protein, nutmeg 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.