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4 Signature Pork Sausages by Tesco Finest
Tesco Finest

4 Signature Pork Sausages

Barcode 5059697265716
Scanned  15  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 4 Signature Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and isolated ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), colour (paprika extract), flavouring (an added flavouring agent), stabilisers (tetrapotassium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate), and a preservative (sodium metabisulphite). According to NOVA, the presence of such additives and industrial ingredients places this product in the ultra-processed foods category.

Ingredients

7 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pork (85%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    pork ot prick stock [yeast extract
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    pork extract
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    flavouring
    Flavoring agents used to impart taste; typically additives or extracts in foods.
  • OK
    onion powder
    Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • UPF
    stabilizers (tetrapotassium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate)
    A mix of phosphate-based stabilisers used to improve texture and water retention in foods; includes tetrapotassium diphosphate and disodium diphosphate.
  • OK
    sage
    An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
  • UPF
    bamboo fibre
    Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in foods.
  • OK
    coriander (cilantro seeds)
    Dried seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum). Warm, citrusy flavor used ground or as whole seeds in spice blends and curries.
  • 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.
  • OK
    mace
    The lacy aril (red covering) of the nutmeg seed, dried and ground for a warm, aromatic, spicy flavor.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
  • UPF
    caramelised sugar syrup
    A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
  • UPF
    colour (paprika extract)
    Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about 4 Signature Pork Sausages

Is 4 Signature Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 4 Signature Pork Sausages by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and isolated ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), colour (paprika extract), flavouring (an added flavouring agent), stabilisers (tetrapotassium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate), and a preservative (sodium metabisulphite). According to NOVA, the presence of such additives and industrial ingredients places this product in the ultra-processed foods category.

Which ingredients in 4 Signature Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in 4 Signature Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavouring, stabilizers (tetrapotassium diphosphate, disodium diphosphate), bamboo fibre, sodium metabisulfite, caramelised sugar syrup, colour (paprika extract). 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.

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