Kingsfood

8 Hot Dogs in Brine

Barcode 5010431004152

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — 8 Hot Dogs in Brine is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as stabilisers (E451, E452), thickener (E412), smoke flavour, spice extracts, and mechanically separated chicken. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

hot dogs: mechanically separated chicken 65%. water
OK

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

chicken collagen
OK

salt

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

beef collagen
OK

spices

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

stabilisers (e451, e452)
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
OK

thickener (e412)
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
UPF

smoke flavour

A natural or artificial flavoring used to impart a smoky taste in foods; commonly derived from smoke compounds or with smoke essence added.
OK

preservative (e250). brine: water

Swap it for something less processed

See all Meat & Poultry →

Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about 8 Hot Dogs in Brine

Is 8 Hot Dogs in Brine ultra-processed?

Yes — 8 Hot Dogs in Brine by Kingsfood is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations such as stabilisers (E451, E452), thickener (E412), smoke flavour, spice extracts, and mechanically separated chicken. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in 8 Hot Dogs in Brine are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 8 Hot Dogs in Brine as ultra-processed markers: spice extracts, smoke flavour. 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.