Spoilt pig

Spoilt pig bacon

Barcode 5019827000815

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No — Spoilt pig bacon is not ultra-processed.

Contains pork loin, salt, sodium nitrite, and ascorbic acid. These are typical of traditional cured meats; no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or processed syrups are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under the given rules.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork loin

Lean cut of pork used for roasts or chops; typical meat ingredient in cured products.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Curing salt and preservative used to fix color and inhibit bacteria in processed meats.
UPF

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C antioxidant used as preservative and anti-oxidant; common food additive.

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Common questions about Spoilt pig bacon

Is Spoilt pig bacon ultra-processed?

No — Spoilt pig bacon by Spoilt pig is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains pork loin, salt, sodium nitrite, and ascorbic acid. These are typical of traditional cured meats; no industrial sweeteners, flavorings, emulsifiers, or processed syrups are present, so it is not classified as ultra-processed under the given rules.

Which ingredients in Spoilt pig bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Spoilt pig bacon as ultra-processed markers: sodium nitrite, ascorbic acid. 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.