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3% Fat Skinny Pig Sausage

Barcode 5028068000515

Yes — 3% Fat Skinny Pig Sausage is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This sausage is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose, emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides), emulsifier E451 (phosphates), caramelised sugar syrup, and a beef protein casing. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. Sodium sulphite is also an industrial preservative. The sausage itself is a ready-to-eat processed meat product.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork leg

Common cut of pork used for roasting or braising, often used to add meat content to dishes.
OK

water

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

gluten-free crumb

A crumb-like mixture used as a coating or filler, containing rice flour base with sugar, salt, and spice extracts.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

salt

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

spices

A blend of ground spices including white pepper, nutmeg, and black pepper.
UPF

emulsifier e451 (disodium pyrophosphate)

Disodium pyrophosphate is an inorganic salt used as an emulsifier and leavening agent in processed foods.
OK

15> herbs (sage, marjoram)

A herb blend consisting of dried sage and marjoram among possibly other herbs; commonly used for flavoring in cooking.
UPF

preservative: sodium sulphite

Sodium sulfite is a preservative used to prevent oxidation and browning in foods; often found in dried fruit and wine processing.
OK

lemon powder

A dried, ground citrus powder used as a lemon flavoring or zest substitute in foods.

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Common questions about 3% Fat Skinny Pig Sausage

Is 3% Fat Skinny Pig Sausage ultra-processed?

Yes — 3% Fat Skinny Pig Sausage by Powters is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sausage is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, including dextrose, emulsifier E471 (mono- and diglycerides), emulsifier E451 (phosphates), caramelised sugar syrup, and a beef protein casing. These ingredients indicate an industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing. Sodium sulphite is also an industrial preservative. The sausage itself is a ready-to-eat processed meat product.

Which ingredients in 3% Fat Skinny Pig Sausage are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 3% Fat Skinny Pig Sausage as ultra-processed markers: gluten-free crumb, emulsifier e451 (disodium pyrophosphate), preservative: sodium sulphite. 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.