Linda McCartney's

Vegetarian sausages

Barcode 5056053306502

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetarian sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: rehydrated textured soy protein, soy protein concentrate, dextrose (refined sugar), flavourings, yeast extract (flavour enhancer), colour (red iron oxide), and stabiliser methyl cellulose. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

rehydrated textured _soya_ protein (68%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

_soya_ protein concentrate
OK

seasoning (_sulphites_) (dextrose, flavorings, salt, onion powder, yeast extract, colour, red iron oxide)
OK

fortified wheat flour

Wheat flour fortified with calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, and thiamin (vitamins and minerals added).
OK

stabiliser: methyl cellulose
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

raising agent
OK

ammonium carbonate

A leavening agent historically used in baked goods; releases ammonia and carbon dioxide when heated, producing a light texture.

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Common questions about Vegetarian sausages

Is Vegetarian sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetarian sausages by Linda McCartney's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives: rehydrated textured soy protein, soy protein concentrate, dextrose (refined sugar), flavourings, yeast extract (flavour enhancer), colour (red iron oxide), and stabiliser methyl cellulose. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.