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Chicken Sausage by Tesco
Tesco

Chicken Sausage

Barcode 5054775603329
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Chicken Sausage is ultra-processed.

Product contains ultra-processed additives including emulsifier (disodium diphosphate), yeast extract, and preservative (sodium metabisulphite), which classify it as UPF under NOVA.

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Common questions about Chicken Sausage

Is Chicken Sausage ultra-processed?

Yes — Chicken Sausage by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains ultra-processed additives including emulsifier (disodium diphosphate), yeast extract, and preservative (sodium metabisulphite), which classify it as UPF under NOVA.

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.

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