Morrisons

Unsmoked bacon

Barcode 5010251603900

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

No — Unsmoked bacon is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains pork, water, salt, and common curing agents/preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate) and an antioxidant (sodium ascorbate). These are standard curing and preservation ingredients and do not include industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined or interesterified oils, industrial sugar syrups, or emulsifiers/stabilizers/thickeners. Therefore, according to the provided criteria, this would not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

unsmoked extra thick cut back rindless bacon rashers with added water. ingredients pork (87%)
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

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

Common food preservatives used in curing meats; includes sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate.
OK

antioxidant (sodium ascorbate). nutrition typical values (as grilled) per 100g energy fat

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Common questions about Unsmoked bacon

Is Unsmoked bacon ultra-processed?

No — Unsmoked bacon by Morrisons is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains pork, water, salt, and common curing agents/preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate) and an antioxidant (sodium ascorbate). These are standard curing and preservation ingredients and do not include industrial formulations like artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, refined or interesterified oils, industrial sugar syrups, or emulsifiers/stabilizers/thickeners. Therefore, according to the provided criteria, this would not be classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Unsmoked bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Unsmoked bacon as an ultra-processed marker: preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). 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.