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Smoked Reduced-Fat Bacon Medallions by ASDA
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Smoked Reduced-Fat Bacon Medallions

Barcode 5057172487899
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Smoked Reduced-Fat Bacon Medallions is ultra-processed.

Ultra-processed due to industrial preservatives and antioxidant additives.

This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservatives sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, plus the antioxidant sodium ascorbate. These industrial additives are pre-identified as UPF ingredients and contribute to the product's classification. The pork, water, and salt are not the factors driving the UPF classification.

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Common questions about Smoked Reduced-Fat Bacon Medallions

Is Smoked Reduced-Fat Bacon Medallions ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Reduced-Fat Bacon Medallions by ASDA is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservatives sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, plus the antioxidant sodium ascorbate. These industrial additives are pre-identified as UPF ingredients and contribute to the product's classification. The pork, water, and salt are not the factors driving the UPF classification.

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.

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