the jolly hog

Proper porker 6 british pork sausages

Barcode 5010498509218

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Yes — Proper porker 6 british pork sausages is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: gluten-free breadcrumb containing dextrose monohydrate (an industrially processed sugar), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifiers), and caramelised sugar syrup; stabiliser diphosphates; and preservative sodium metabisulphite. These pre-identified UPF ingredients indicate industrial formulation. The sausages are also a ready-to-eat processed meat product.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

british outdoor bred

A label indicating pork sourced from pigs raised outdoors in Britain; used as a farm-origin animal product. Not a processing ingredient.
OK

pork (84%)

Pork meat with a stated 84% pork content; basic food protein source.
OK

water

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

gluten free breadcrumb (rice flour, water, dextrose monohydrate, vegetable fibre, salt, mono and di - glycerides of fatty acids, caramelised sugar syrup, paprika extract)

Gluten-free breadcrumb mix containing rice flour and various additives and processing agents; includes emulsifiers and dextrose, indicating industrial processing.
OK

salt

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

sage

A dried, rubbed form of the herb sage used as a seasoning.
OK

black pepper

Ground or whole black pepper used as a spice to add heat and aroma.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

stabiliser (diphosphates)

A food additive used as a stabiliser; diphosphates are inorganic phosphate stabilisers.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

filled into natural pork casings

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Common questions about Proper porker 6 british pork sausages

Is Proper porker 6 british pork sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Proper porker 6 british pork sausages by the jolly hog is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: gluten-free breadcrumb containing dextrose monohydrate (an industrially processed sugar), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (emulsifiers), and caramelised sugar syrup; stabiliser diphosphates; and preservative sodium metabisulphite. These pre-identified UPF ingredients indicate industrial formulation. The sausages are also a ready-to-eat processed meat product.

Which ingredients in Proper porker 6 british pork sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Proper porker 6 british pork sausages as ultra-processed markers: gluten free breadcrumb (rice flour, water, dextrose monohydrate, vegetable fibre, salt, mono and di - glycerides of fatty acids, caramelised sugar syrup, paprika extract), stabiliser (diphosphates), sodium metabisulfite. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Proper porker 6 british pork sausages?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Organic Free Range Pork Sausages by Waitrose Duchy Organic,Duchy Organic,Waitrose, Caramelised Onion Pork Sausages by Lidl. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.