Orange Glazed Pork Joint

Barcode 5059697724800

Yes — Orange Glazed Pork Joint is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives: gelling agent (pectin), preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate). These extracted, isolated additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like sugars and basic seasonings do not change the classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork leg

A cut of meat from the hind leg of a pig, used fresh or for roasting, braising, or slow cooking.
OK

orange marmalade (6%)
OK

sugar

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

water

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

orange juice concentrate

Juice from oranges with water removed to concentrate sugars and flavors.
OK

orange zest
UPF

pectin

Natural polysaccharide extracted from plant cell walls used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.
OK

salt

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

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

ginger

A pungent, aromatic rhizome used fresh or dried in cooking and beverages.
UPF

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

Common food preservatives used in curing meats; includes sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate.
OK

orange oil

Essential oil derived from orange peels used for flavor; highly concentrated aroma compound.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
OK

cinnamon

A sweet-spicy bark spice with warm, woody notes often used in baking and savory dishes.

Common questions about Orange Glazed Pork Joint

Is Orange Glazed Pork Joint ultra-processed?

Yes — Orange Glazed Pork Joint is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives: gelling agent (pectin), preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate). These extracted, isolated additives are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like sugars and basic seasonings do not change the classification.

Which ingredients in Orange Glazed Pork Joint are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Orange Glazed Pork Joint as ultra-processed markers: pectin, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), sodium ascorbate. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.