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6 Surrey Premium Pork Sausages by Porky Whites
Porky Whites

6 Surrey Premium Pork Sausages

Barcode 5060044511059
Scanned  17  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 6 Surrey Premium Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

This sausage product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabilisers such as sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium diphosphate, and antioxidant sodium ascorbate. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    british pork 82%
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    wheat flour (contains calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin, vitamin bi)
  • OK
    honey
    A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    dried sage
    Dried leaves of the sage herb (Salvia officinalis) used as a culinary herb for aroma and flavor.
  • OK
    spice extracts (coriander, nutmeg, cayenne)
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    stabilisers: sodium tri-polyphosphate
  • OK
    sodium diphosphate
  • 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
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    preservative: sodium sulphite
  • OK
    thyme
    A small-leaved, woody herb used as a seasoning for meats, vegetables, and soups; dried form concentrates its aromatic oils.
  • OK
    ground ginger
    Powdered ginger root used as a spice and flavoring.
  • UPF
    sodium ascorbate
    Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation in foods and to extend shelf life.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    lemon juice (water, lemon juice concentrate, preservative: potassium metabisulphite, lemon oil)
  • OK
    natural pork casings

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Common questions about 6 Surrey Premium Pork Sausages

Is 6 Surrey Premium Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Surrey Premium Pork Sausages by Porky Whites is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This sausage product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including yeast extract (a flavor enhancer), dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabilisers such as sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium diphosphate, and antioxidant sodium ascorbate. These ingredients are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in 6 Surrey Premium Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in 6 Surrey Premium Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: yeast extract, dextrose, 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?

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