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Yes — Spanish Chorizo is ultra-processed.
The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains dextrose, which is a refined, industrially extracted sugar and pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also contains additives used in industrial processing and preservation: sodium ascorbate (an antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (a preservative/curing agent). These industrial additives and refined ingredients place it in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA system.
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Yes — Spanish Chorizo by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains dextrose, which is a refined, industrially extracted sugar and pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also contains additives used in industrial processing and preservation: sodium ascorbate (an antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (a preservative/curing agent). These industrial additives and refined ingredients place it in the ultra-processed category under the NOVA system.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Spanish Chorizo as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Chorizo de Leon by Pajariel, Chorizo by Properoni, Chorizo riojano by La Gloria Riojana. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
