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14 Cocktail Sausages by Quorn
Quorn

14 Cocktail Sausages

Barcode 5019503047554
Scanned  29  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 14 Cocktail Sausages is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial formulations and additives including stabiliser (sodium alginate), calcium alginate, flavouring, natural flavouring, dextrose, yeast extract, roasted barley malt extract, preservative (potassium sorbate), firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate), and antioxidant (ascorbic acid). In particular, dextrose, yeast extract, and natural flavouring are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and their presence requires classifying this product as UPF according to the given rules.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    mycoprotein
    Fermented fungal protein produced by a controlled culture of Fusarium venenatum, used as a meat substitute.
  • OK
    textured wheat protein
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    wheat protein
    Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
  • OK
    stabiliser: sodium alginate
  • OK
    rehydrated egg white
    Egg white that has been dehydrated and later rehydrated for use as an ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    rusk
  • OK
    calcium carbonate
    A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
  • OK
    iron
    Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
  • OK
    niacin (vitamin b3)
    A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
  • OK
    thiamine (vitamin b1)
    Essential water-soluble vitamin used as a dietary supplement or food fortifier; commonly added in small amounts to cereals, bread, and fortified foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    casing
  • OK
    calcium alginate
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • UPF
    seasoning
    A generic blend of salt, spices, herbs, and may include flavor enhancers for taste enhancement.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    yeast extract
    A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
  • UPF
    spice extracts
    Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (vitamin c)
    A common antioxidant used to preserve foods and boost vitamin C intake.
  • 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
    Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
  • OK
    firming agents: calcium chloride
  • OK
    calcium acetate
  • OK
    potassium sorbate
    A preservative used to inhibit mold, yeast, and bacteria in foods and drinks, typically added in small amounts.
  • UPF
    roasted barley malt extract
    A malt extract derived from roasted barley, used as a flavoring or malt sweetness in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    natural caramelised sugar

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Common questions about 14 Cocktail Sausages

Is 14 Cocktail Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 14 Cocktail Sausages by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several industrial formulations and additives including stabiliser (sodium alginate), calcium alginate, flavouring, natural flavouring, dextrose, yeast extract, roasted barley malt extract, preservative (potassium sorbate), firming agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate), and antioxidant (ascorbic acid). In particular, dextrose, yeast extract, and natural flavouring are pre-identified UPF ingredients, and their presence requires classifying this product as UPF according to the given rules.

Which ingredients in 14 Cocktail Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in 14 Cocktail Sausages as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, seasoning, dextrose, yeast extract, spice extracts, natural flavouring, roasted barley malt extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 14 Cocktail 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.

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