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Slow Cooked Steak Red Wine And Bacon Pie

Barcode 5060136256097
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Slow Cooked Steak Red Wine And Bacon Pie is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes additives and industrial ingredients such as sodium ascorbate and sodium nitrite (antioxidant and preservative used in processed meats) and barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer). These extracted/isolated additives and processed ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Common questions about Slow Cooked Steak Red Wine And Bacon Pie

Is Slow Cooked Steak Red Wine And Bacon Pie ultra-processed?

Yes — Slow Cooked Steak Red Wine And Bacon Pie by Higgidy is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes additives and industrial ingredients such as sodium ascorbate and sodium nitrite (antioxidant and preservative used in processed meats) and barley malt extract (an industrial flavor enhancer). These extracted/isolated additives and processed ingredients place the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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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