Quorn

20 Cocktail Sausages

Barcode 5019503047578

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — 20 Cocktail Sausages is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including flavouring, natural flavouring, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), dextrose, sodium alginate, calcium alginate, potassium sorbate, and roasted barley malt extract, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

mycoprotein 29%
OK

textured _wheat_ protein(_wheat_ flour, _wheat_ protein, 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(_wheat_ flour(_wheat flour_, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine))
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

casing(calcium alginate)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

seasoning(dextrose, yeast extract, _wheat_ flour(_wheat_ flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine))
OK

spice extracts(coriander, pepper, nutmeg)
UPF

ascorbic acid

A vitamin C antioxidant added to foods to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness; used as a direct food additive.
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

preservative(potassium sorbate)
OK

roasted _barley_ malt extract
OK

natural caramelised sugar

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Common questions about 20 Cocktail Sausages

Is 20 Cocktail Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 20 Cocktail Sausages by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including flavouring, natural flavouring, antioxidant (ascorbic acid), dextrose, sodium alginate, calcium alginate, potassium sorbate, and roasted barley malt extract, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in 20 Cocktail Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 20 Cocktail Sausages as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, ascorbic acid, natural flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.