Greggs

Sausage Rolls

Barcode 5057742000251

Yes — Sausage Rolls is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, rusk (wheat), modified starch, yeast extract, milk protein, preservative (sodium metabisulphite), spice extracts, colour (carotenes), stabilisers (diphosphates, carboxy methyl cellulose, carrageenan, cellulose), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides and their esters), and barley malt extract, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

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

fortified wheat flour (calcium carbonate, iron)
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

pork (20%)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
UPF

rusk (wheat)

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

salt

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

wheat protein

Protein derived from wheat; often used as a gluten-rich ingredient to improve dough structure.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

wheat gluten

Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
UPF

yeast extract

A flavor-enhancing extract produced from yeast cells, rich in amino acids and natural glutamates, commonly used to augment savory flavors.
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

stabiliser (diphosphates, carboxy methyl cellulose, carrageenan, cellulose)
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

acidity regulator (tartaric acid, sodium phosphates)
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.
UPF

spice extracts

Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
OK

emulsifier (mono - and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids)
OK

Skimmed Milk Powder

Skimmed milk powder is made by removing water from pasteurized skim milk.
OK

herb extracts

Concentrated flavoring derived from herbs, used to impart herbaceous notes in foods.
UPF

color (carotenes)

Food colorant derived from carotenes, used to impart or enhance yellow-orange hues in products.

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Common questions about Sausage Rolls

Is Sausage Rolls ultra-processed?

Yes — Sausage Rolls by Greggs is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including palm oil, rusk (wheat), modified starch, yeast extract, milk protein, preservative (sodium metabisulphite), spice extracts, colour (carotenes), stabilisers (diphosphates, carboxy methyl cellulose, carrageenan, cellulose), emulsifiers (mono- and diglycerides and their esters), and barley malt extract, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Sausage Rolls are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in Sausage Rolls as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, rusk (wheat), modified starch, yeast extract, milk protein, Barley Malt Extract, sodium metabisulfite, spice extracts, color (carotenes). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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.