Woodside Farms

Woodside Unsmoked Streaky Bacon

Barcode 5054775751655

No — Woodside Unsmoked Streaky Bacon is not ultra-processed.

Contains pork, water, salt, and common curing agents/preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, sodium ascorbate). These curing agents are basic food additives used for preservation and are not classified here as ultra-processing additives like emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, or flavorings.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

Meat from pigs, typically used as a protein source in dishes; can be fresh, cured, or processed depending on product. In this context, likely refers to minced or primary meat ingredient in a prepared product.
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

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

Common food preservatives used in curing meats; includes sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate.
OK

antioxidant (sodium ascorbate). made using eu pork

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Common questions about Woodside Unsmoked Streaky Bacon

Is Woodside Unsmoked Streaky Bacon ultra-processed?

No — Woodside Unsmoked Streaky Bacon by Woodside Farms is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains pork, water, salt, and common curing agents/preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate, sodium ascorbate). These curing agents are basic food additives used for preservation and are not classified here as ultra-processing additives like emulsifiers, industrial sweeteners, or flavorings.

Which ingredients in Woodside Unsmoked Streaky Bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Woodside Unsmoked Streaky Bacon as an ultra-processed marker: preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). 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.