Yes — Lincolnshire sausages is ultra-processed.
Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and formulations: rehydrated textured vegetable protein, stabilisers (dicalcium phosphate, methylcellulose), yeast extract, fructose, and barley malt extract. These are not basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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Yes — Lincolnshire sausages by Cauldron 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: rehydrated textured vegetable protein, stabilisers (dicalcium phosphate, methylcellulose), yeast extract, fructose, and barley malt extract. These are not basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Lincolnshire sausages as ultra-processed markers: Barley Malt Extract, sage extract, nutmeg extract, soy protein. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Duchy Organic Free Range British Pork Chipolatas. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.