TESCO

SPAGHETTI RINGS & SAUSAGES

Barcode 5054269551259

Yes — SPAGHETTI RINGS & SAUSAGES is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and extracts, including stabilisers (disodium diphosphate, trisodium diphosphate), modified maize starch, yeast extract, and numerous spice and vegetable extracts (e.g., sage extract, nutmeg extract, garlic extract, capsicum extract, onion extract, pepper/cayenne/ginger extracts), as well as rapeseed oil used within a complex processed formulation. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate industrial formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pasta (34%) [water
OK

durum wheat semolina] tomato purée
OK

pork sausage (16%) [pork
OK

water

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

pork rind

Rendered or roasted pig skin; traditional single-ingredient food, often eaten as a snack.
OK

potato search
OK

salt

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

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

stabilisers (disodium diphosphate, trisodium diphosphate)
OK

ammonium hydrogen carbonate

A leavening agent used in baking. It decomposes on heating to release ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water, helping dough rise.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

pepper extract

A flavoring extract derived from black pepper, used to impart pepper flavor in foods.
OK

cayenne pepper extract
OK

ginger extract]
OK

sug extract
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

sage extract

Derived from sage leaves; concentrated extract used as a flavoring.
UPF

nutmeg extract

Concentrated essence extracted from nutmeg; used for its aromatic flavor.
OK

mace modified maize starch
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

paprika

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
OK

potato flour

Finely ground starch from potatoes, used as a gluten-free flour alternative.
OK

citric acid

A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
UPF

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.
OK

extract
OK

clove extract
OK

coriander extract
UPF

garlic extract

A flavoring made by concentrating compounds from garlic, used to impart garlic flavor in foods and seasonings.
OK

ginger basil extract
OK

bay leaf extract
UPF

capsicum extract

A spice-derived extract from Capsicum peppers, used for flavor and/or heat in foods.
OK

cinnamon extract
OK

marjoram

A single herb used as a seasoning.
UPF

onion extract

A liquid extract derived from onions used as a flavoring agent in foods.
OK

thyme extract. wheat flour contains: wheat flour
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.

Common questions about SPAGHETTI RINGS & SAUSAGES

Is SPAGHETTI RINGS & SAUSAGES ultra-processed?

Yes — SPAGHETTI RINGS & SAUSAGES by TESCO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives and extracts, including stabilisers (disodium diphosphate, trisodium diphosphate), modified maize starch, yeast extract, and numerous spice and vegetable extracts (e.g., sage extract, nutmeg extract, garlic extract, capsicum extract, onion extract, pepper/cayenne/ginger extracts), as well as rapeseed oil used within a complex processed formulation. These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and indicate industrial formulation characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in SPAGHETTI RINGS & SAUSAGES are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in SPAGHETTI RINGS & SAUSAGES as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, sage extract, nutmeg extract, colour (paprika extract), garlic extract, capsicum extract, onion extract. 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.