Yes — 6 Vegetarian Lincolnshire Sausages is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations: rehydrated textured pea protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient), stabiliser methyl cellulose (a synthetic stabiliser), and flavouring (an added flavouring agent). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
Other meat alternatives Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Sweet Potato Falafels
Waitrose
Not UPF
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Not UPF
Green cuisine Veggie Quarter Pounders
Birds Eye
Not UPF
Original Tempeh
Plant Power
Not UPF
Vegetable burgers
Plant Menu Aldi
Not UPF
organic original tofu
Clearspot,Ventuno
Not UPF
Organic Nut Roast
Clive's
Not UPF
Vegetable quarter pounders
Sainsburys
Not UPF
ASDA Plant Based 4 Vegan Spicy Bean Burgers
Asda
Not UPF
falafel
Waitrose
Not UPF
Yes — 6 Vegetarian Lincolnshire Sausages by Linda McCartney is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and formulations: rehydrated textured pea protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient), stabiliser methyl cellulose (a synthetic stabiliser), and flavouring (an added flavouring agent). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and fit NOVA’s definition of ultra-processed foods.
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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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.