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Pork Sausages

Barcode 5036618864791
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains food additives and industrial ingredients including stabilisers (E451, E450), emulsifier E471, and antioxidant E301, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pork
    Meat from pigs; a basic, natural protein source used as a food ingredient.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    stabilisers (e451, e450)
    Additives used to modify texture and stability; includes phosphate stabilisers such as E451 and E450.
  • UPF
    park bouillon
    A prepared bouillon/stock product used to flavour dishes; a processed seasoning.
  • UPF
    mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471)
    An emulsifier derived from fats that helps blend ingredients and improve texture in baked goods, spreads, and confectionery.
  • UPF
    antioxidant: e301
    E301 corresponds to sodium ascorbate/ascorbate salt used as an antioxidant additive

Common questions about Pork Sausages

Is Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains food additives and industrial ingredients including stabilisers (E451, E450), emulsifier E471, and antioxidant E301, which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: stabilisers (e451, e450), park bouillon, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (e471), antioxidant: e301. 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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