Turkey Sausage

Barcode 5060188692249

Yes — Turkey Sausage is ultra-processed.

Not ideal for everyday eating because it contains several ultra-processed additives.

This is a processed turkey sausage containing several industrial additives and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed food. Dextrin and dextrose are industrially processed sugars; smoke flavouring is an industrial flavouring; flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate) enhances taste; and stabilisers E450 and E451 help control texture. These UPF ingredients are sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed. Preservatives, antioxidants, milk proteins, and added colouring further indicate industrial formulation.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

turkey meat (130g per 100g of product)
OK

turkey fat
OK

lactose (milk)

A disaccharide derived from lactose in milk, commonly used as a dairy-derived additive or ingredient.
OK

sali
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
UPF

dextrin

A carbohydrate derived from starch, often used as a thickener or binder in foods.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

antioxidants(e331, e301)
OK

garlic paste
OK

stabilisers (e450, e451)
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
OK

sugar

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

preservatives (e250, e252)
UPF

monosodium glutamate (e621)

A flavor enhancer used in many foods; a synthetic/processed additive.
OK

natural colouring (beetroot red)

Common questions about Turkey Sausage

Is Turkey Sausage ultra-processed?

Yes — Turkey Sausage is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a processed turkey sausage containing several industrial additives and formulations characteristic of ultra-processed food. Dextrin and dextrose are industrially processed sugars; smoke flavouring is an industrial flavouring; flavour enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate) enhances taste; and stabilisers E450 and E451 help control texture. These UPF ingredients are sufficient to classify the product as ultra-processed. Preservatives, antioxidants, milk proteins, and added colouring further indicate industrial formulation.

Which ingredients in Turkey Sausage are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Turkey Sausage as ultra-processed markers: dextrin, dextrose, smoke flavouring, monosodium glutamate (e621). 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.