Tesco

Pork & herb Sausage Patties

Barcode 5054269765052

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Yes — Pork & herb Sausage Patties is ultra-processed.

The product contains yeast extract and bamboo fibre, both of which are industrially processed additives classified as UPF. Therefore the sausage patties are ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Fresh or processed pork meat with 96% meat content; a common savory protein source.
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.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

parsley

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

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
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

sugar

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

black pepper

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

bamboo fibre

Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
OK

mace

The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.

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Common questions about Pork & herb Sausage Patties

Is Pork & herb Sausage Patties ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork & herb Sausage Patties by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains yeast extract and bamboo fibre, both of which are industrially processed additives classified as UPF. Therefore the sausage patties are ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pork & herb Sausage Patties are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Pork & herb Sausage Patties as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, bamboo fibre. 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.