Yes — Red Onion & Rosemary Sausages is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA. These include: rehydrated textured soya protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient), soya protein concentrate (isolated protein), methyl cellulose (a chemical thickener/binder), yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF flavor enhancer), and red onion powder (dehydrated and processed flavoring). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
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Yes — Red Onion & Rosemary Sausages by Linda McCartney's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as UPF because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients or additives according to NOVA. These include: rehydrated textured soya protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient), soya protein concentrate (isolated protein), methyl cellulose (a chemical thickener/binder), yeast extract (a pre-identified UPF flavor enhancer), and red onion powder (dehydrated and processed flavoring). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives makes the overall product ultra-processed.
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.