Pork Sausages

Barcode 5060192670219

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

The product contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including spice extract, dextrose, sodium ascorbate, and sodium nitrite, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA. Other ingredients like pork, salt, rosemary, and garlic powder are minimally processed, but the presence of these industrial additives is sufficient for a UPF classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

spice extract

An extract obtained from spices to deliver concentrated aroma/flavor, commonly used in seasonings and processed foods.
UPF

dextrose

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

rosemary (0.3%)
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

antioxidant
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant in foods and beverages.
OK

preservative

A generic food additive used to extend shelf life by inhibiting microbial growth.
UPF

sodium nitrite

A chemical curing salt used to preserve meat, inhibit bacteria, and fix colour; an inorganic nitrite additive.
OK

made from 155g of pork per 100g of finished product

Common questions about Pork Sausages

Is Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients/additives including spice extract, dextrose, sodium ascorbate, and sodium nitrite, which classify it as an ultra-processed food according to NOVA. Other ingredients like pork, salt, rosemary, and garlic powder are minimally processed, but the presence of these industrial additives is sufficient for a UPF classification.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: spice extract, dextrose, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite. 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.