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6 premium pork sausages by Black Farmer
Black Farmer

6 premium pork sausages

Barcode 5060084340237
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — 6 premium pork sausages is ultra-processed.

This food is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser (triphosphates), preservative (sodium sulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid used as an additive), spice extracts, and sage extract. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed products rather than minimally processed or simply processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pork
    Fresh meat from a pig, with 90% meat content; a basic animal protein used as a primary ingredient in many processed foods.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    potato starch
    A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • OK
    spices (pepper)
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    herbs (sage)
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • OK
    stabiliser (triphosphates)
  • OK
    sodium sulfite
    An inorganic preservative used to prevent browning and extend shelf life; not a primary food ingredient on its own.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid
    Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
  • UPF
    spice extracts
    Concentrated flavouring derived from spices; a processed extract used to impart aroma or taste.
  • OK
    citric acid
    A natural organic acid used to balance acidity and preserve foods; a common food additive.
  • OK
    sage extract. filled into natural pork casings. allergen advice for allergens see ingredients in bold. nutritional inform per 100g as sold energy fat

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Common questions about 6 premium pork sausages

Is 6 premium pork sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 premium pork sausages by Black Farmer is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This food is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and UPF ingredients, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser (triphosphates), preservative (sodium sulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid used as an additive), spice extracts, and sage extract. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed products rather than minimally processed or simply processed foods.

Which ingredients in 6 premium pork sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in 6 premium pork sausages as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, spice extracts. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to 6 premium pork sausages?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pork Sausages by Marks & Spencer, Organic Free Range Pork Sausages by Waitrose Duchy Organic,Duchy Organic,Waitrose, Duchy Organic Free Range British Pork Chipolatas. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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