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Turkey Sausage

Barcode 5060188692249
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

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.

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.

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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