Richmond

Pork sausages

Barcode 5057624360664

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Yes — Pork sausages is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: rusk (wheat) and soya protein (both industrial formulations used as fillers/binders), flavourings (industrial flavor additives), stabilisers (diphosphates), guar gum (a thickener/stabiliser), and added antioxidants (ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopherol). These are all markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Meat from pigs used in a wide range of cuisines.
OK

water

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

rusk (wheat)

A twice-baked or anhydrous wheat-based biscuit-like product, often used as a snack or ingredient in dishes.
OK

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
UPF

soy protein

A protein extracted from soybeans, often used as a meat substitute or texturized protein. It is a processed soy product.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
OK

salt

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

diphosphates (stabilizer)

A class of phosphate esters used as stabilizers in foods to prevent caking, improve texture, or preserve stability of ingredients.
UPF

guar gum

A natural thickening and gelling agent derived from the guar bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). Commonly used in dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c)

A vitamin used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods.
OK

alpha-tocopherol (vitamin e)

A form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and nutrient supplement in foods.

Healthier alternatives

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Common questions about Pork sausages

Is Pork sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork sausages by Richmond is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several UPF ingredients and additives: rusk (wheat) and soya protein (both industrial formulations used as fillers/binders), flavourings (industrial flavor additives), stabilisers (diphosphates), guar gum (a thickener/stabiliser), and added antioxidants (ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopherol). These are all markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Pork sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Pork sausages as ultra-processed markers: rusk (wheat), soy protein, flavourings, diphosphates (stabilizer), guar gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Pork sausages?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Duchy Organic Free Range British Pork Chipolatas. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.