Quorn

Cocktail sausages

Barcode 5019503023022

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Yes — Cocktail sausages is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including natural flavouring (pre-identified UPF), stabilisers (sodium alginate), modified starch, dextrose (refined sugar), yeast extract (flavour enhancer), antioxidant (ascorbic acid used as additive), firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate), and roasted barley malt extract (industrial flavour extract).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mycoprotein 29%
OK

rehydrated free range egg white
OK

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

vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower)

A blend of vegetable oils derived from rapeseed and sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying.
OK

onion

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

rusk ( wheat flour, salt)
OK

seasoning (dextrose, yeast extract, wheat flour (contains added calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine), spice extracts (coriander, pepper, nutmeg), salt, rapeseed oil, antioxidant (ascorbic acid))
OK

casing (stabiliser (sodium alginate), cellulose, modified starch)
UPF

natural flavouring

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

milk proteins
OK

firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate)
OK

roasted barley malt extract

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Common questions about Cocktail sausages

Is Cocktail sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Cocktail sausages by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives including natural flavouring (pre-identified UPF), stabilisers (sodium alginate), modified starch, dextrose (refined sugar), yeast extract (flavour enhancer), antioxidant (ascorbic acid used as additive), firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate), and roasted barley malt extract (industrial flavour extract).

Which ingredients in Cocktail sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cocktail sausages as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Cocktail sausages?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Dinkey Honey & Mustard Sausages by M&s Food. 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.