Yes — Pork Chipolatas is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This product is ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF gluten-free breadcrumb and seasoning components. Specifically, dextrose is an industrially processed sugar; yeast extract is a flavor enhancer; sodium sulphite is a preservative; diphosphates are stabilising additives; and the beef collagen casing is an industrially processed formulation. These additives and industrial ingredients classify the product as UPF. The ingredient name “park” appears to be a typo for pork, but this does not affect the classification.
Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Chorizo Riojano
Martínez Somalo
Not UPF
BRITISH LEAN BEEF STEAK MINCE 5% FAT
TESCO
Not UPF
Chicken Breast Fillets
Tesco
Not UPF
Chorizo rojano IGP Dulce
Artysan
Not UPF
Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt
Sainsbury's
Not UPF
Roast Chicken Slices
M&S
Not UPF
Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders
Aldi
Not UPF
Parma Ham
Aldi, Jomi
Not UPF
Pepperoni
Properoni
Not UPF
Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices
Aldi
Not UPF
Yes — Pork Chipolatas by Edwards is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains the pre-identified UPF gluten-free breadcrumb and seasoning components. Specifically, dextrose is an industrially processed sugar; yeast extract is a flavor enhancer; sodium sulphite is a preservative; diphosphates are stabilising additives; and the beef collagen casing is an industrially processed formulation. These additives and industrial ingredients classify the product as UPF. The ingredient name “park” appears to be a typo for pork, but this does not affect the classification.
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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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.