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Morrisons Slow-Cooked Tender Pork Shoulder, Without the WAI

Barcode 5010525391199
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Morrisons Slow-Cooked Tender Pork Shoulder, Without the WAI is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, xanthan gum and guar gum (stabilisers/thickeners), flavouring, potassium sorbate (preservative), and carotenes (colour). It also contains maltodextrin, an industrially processed sugar derivative, and maltodextrin-based seasoning. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation beyond minimally processed pork and culinary ingredients.

Common questions about Morrisons Slow-Cooked Tender Pork Shoulder, Without the WAI

Is Morrisons Slow-Cooked Tender Pork Shoulder, Without the WAI ultra-processed?

Yes — Morrisons Slow-Cooked Tender Pork Shoulder, Without the WAI by Morrison is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, including modified maize starch, xanthan gum and guar gum (stabilisers/thickeners), flavouring, potassium sorbate (preservative), and carotenes (colour). It also contains maltodextrin, an industrially processed sugar derivative, and maltodextrin-based seasoning. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation beyond minimally processed pork and culinary ingredients.

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.

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