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Yes — Vegetarian Chorizo And Red Pepper Sausages is ultra-processed.
Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically: rehydrated textured soya protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient) and the stabiliser methyl cellulose (a refined additive used to modify texture). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.
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Yes — Vegetarian Chorizo And Red Pepper Sausages by Linda McCartney's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients, specifically: rehydrated textured soya protein (an industrially processed protein ingredient) and the stabiliser methyl cellulose (a refined additive used to modify texture). These go beyond basic culinary ingredients and fit NOVA criteria for 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.