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Plant Chef Cumberland-Style Meat-Free Sausages by Tesco
Tesco

Plant Chef Cumberland-Style Meat-Free Sausages

Barcode 5059697711695
Scanned  13  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Plant Chef Cumberland-Style Meat-Free Sausages is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

This is a ready-to-eat meat-free sausage containing several industrial formulations and additives associated with ultra-processing. The contributing ingredients include methyl cellulose (a stabiliser), bamboo fibre, yeast extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, dextrose, beetroot red colour, black pepper extract, and ferric diphosphate. Refined shea fat and coconut oil also contribute to the highly formulated nature of the product. Although ingredients such as pea protein, vegetables, rapeseed oil, herbs, sugar, salt, citric acid, and added vitamins or minerals are not independently decisive, the listed UPF ingredients make this product ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

10 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • UPF
    pea protein
    A plant-based protein extracted from peas, commonly used as a protein source or binder in foods.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    closed cup mushroom
    A fresh edible mushroom (typically Agaricus bisporus) harvested with a closed cap.
  • UPF
    methyl cellulose stabiliser
    A cellulose-derived thickener and stabiliser used in various processed foods.
  • 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
    dried potato
    Dried form of potato used as a processed ingredient or snack base; essentially dehydrated potato.
  • OK
    shea fat
    A fat derived from the kernels of the Shea tree, commonly used as a moisturizer and sometimes in food for its fat content; a traditional culinary fat in some cultures.
  • OK
    chickpea flour
    Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
  • UPF
    bamboo fibre
    Plant-based fiber extracted from bamboo, used as a texture-improving ingredient or functional fiber in 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
    coconut oil
    Oil pressed from mature coconuts, used for cooking and baking.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • 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
    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
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    sage
    An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
  • OK
    marjoram
    A single herb used as a seasoning.
  • UPF
    maltodextrin
    A white powder made from starch that has been partially hydrolyzed; used as a thickener or filler and widely used as a food additive.
  • OK
    caramelised sugar
    A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    beetroot red color
    A color additive derived from beetroot used to impart red color to foods; often an extracted pigment or synthetic/colorant added to enhance appearance.
  • UPF
    black pepper extract
    A concentrated extract from black pepper used to impart aroma and slight heat.
  • UPF
    ferric diphosphate
    An iron-containing food additive used for fortification or as a source of dietary iron; often added to cereals, flours, and supplements.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • OK
    zinc oxide
    An inorganic zinc compound used as a fortifying mineral in foods or dietary supplements.

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Common questions about Plant Chef Cumberland-Style Meat-Free Sausages

Is Plant Chef Cumberland-Style Meat-Free Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Plant Chef Cumberland-Style Meat-Free Sausages by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a ready-to-eat meat-free sausage containing several industrial formulations and additives associated with ultra-processing. The contributing ingredients include methyl cellulose (a stabiliser), bamboo fibre, yeast extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, dextrose, beetroot red colour, black pepper extract, and ferric diphosphate. Refined shea fat and coconut oil also contribute to the highly formulated nature of the product. Although ingredients such as pea protein, vegetables, rapeseed oil, herbs, sugar, salt, citric acid, and added vitamins or minerals are not independently decisive, the listed UPF ingredients make this product ultra-processed under the stated NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in Plant Chef Cumberland-Style Meat-Free Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 10 ingredients in Plant Chef Cumberland-Style Meat-Free Sausages as ultra-processed markers: pea protein, methyl cellulose stabiliser, bamboo fibre, yeast extract, flavourings, maltodextrin, dextrose, beetroot red color, black pepper extract, ferric diphosphate. 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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