Quorn

8 Sausages

Barcode 5019503018110

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Yes — 8 Sausages is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), palm oil (a highly refined oil), calcium alginate and sodium alginate (emulsifier/thickener gelling agents), firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate), and roasted barley malt extract (industrially processed extract used as flavouring). Because it contains these industrial formulations/additives, the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

mycoprotein (41%)
OK

rehydrated egg white

Egg white that has been dehydrated and later rehydrated for use as an ingredient.
OK

vegetable oils (rapeseed)
OK

palm

A basic vegetable fat derived from the fruit of oil palms commonly used as a cooking oil; non-animal, widely used in foods.
OK

rusk [wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
OK

water

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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

casing (calcium alginate)
UPF

textured wheat protein (wheat flour, stabiliser: sodium alginate)

A processed plant-protein product where wheat flour is texturized and stabilized with sodium alginate to form a meat-alternative texture.
OK

firming agents: calcium chloride
OK

calcium acetate; seasoning [herbs (sage, parsley)
OK

rapeseed oill pea fibre. roasted barley malt extract
OK

natural caramelised sugar

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Common questions about 8 Sausages

Is 8 Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 8 Sausages by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives according to NOVA, including natural flavouring (a pre-identified UPF ingredient), palm oil (a highly refined oil), calcium alginate and sodium alginate (emulsifier/thickener gelling agents), firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate), and roasted barley malt extract (industrially processed extract used as flavouring). Because it contains these industrial formulations/additives, the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in 8 Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 8 Sausages as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, textured wheat protein (wheat flour, stabiliser: sodium alginate). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 8 Sausages?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including 6 Veggie Sausages by Chef Select, Lidl, Veggie Cocktail Sausages by Gosh!. 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.