TESCO

8 British Pork Sausages

Barcode 5051277937471

Yes — 8 British Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing agents, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), emulsifiers (disodium diphosphate, tetrasodium diphosphate), yeast extract, and the preservative sodium metabisulphite. These ingredients move the product into the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

Fresh pork meat with 72% pork content used as a primary meat ingredient.
OK

water

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

wheat flour (wheat flour, carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

salt

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

dextrose (sulphites)
OK

emulsifiers (disodium diphosphate, tetrasodium diphosphate)
OK

yeast extract (sulphites)
OK

raising agent ammonium bicarbonate
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
OK

spice extracts (nutmeg, mace)

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Common questions about 8 British Pork Sausages

Is 8 British Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 8 British Pork Sausages by TESCO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processing agents, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), emulsifiers (disodium diphosphate, tetrasodium diphosphate), yeast extract, and the preservative sodium metabisulphite. These ingredients move the product into the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in 8 British Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 8 British Pork Sausages as an ultra-processed marker: sodium metabisulfite. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.