Simon howie

sweetcure back bacon

Barcode 5060004212958

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Yes — sweetcure back bacon is ultra-processed.

Contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, so the product must be classified as ultra-processed. It also contains curing salts (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate) and an antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), which are industrial additives typical of ultra-processed meat products.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

Fresh or processed pork meat with 96% meat content; a common savory protein source.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

sugar

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

preservatives ( sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite)
OK

antioxidant ( sodium ascorbate)

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Common questions about sweetcure back bacon

Is sweetcure back bacon ultra-processed?

Yes — sweetcure back bacon by Simon howie is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains yeast extract, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient, so the product must be classified as ultra-processed. It also contains curing salts (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate) and an antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), which are industrial additives typical of ultra-processed meat products.

Which ingredients in sweetcure back bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in sweetcure back bacon as an ultra-processed marker: yeast 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.

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.