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This isn't pork sausages

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Yes — This isn't pork sausages is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed. It contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring, dextrose, pea protein isolate, rehydrated textured pea protein, dextrin, multiple thickeners (methylcellulose, konjac, carrageenan, xanthan gum), and a sodium alginate casing. These are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

plant-based sausages made from pea protein. rehydrated textured pea protein (36%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

thickeners (methylcellulose, konjac, carrageenan, xanthan gum)
OK

pea protein isolate (2%)
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

pea starch

Starch extracted from peas; a refined carbohydrate used as a thickener or binder in foods.
UPF

dextrin

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

salt

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

sage

An aromatic herb (Salvia officinalis) used to flavor meats, stuffings, and sauces; leaves are edible.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

ground mace

A spice ground from the dried aril (mace) of the nutmeg tree, used to impart warm, aromatic notes in both sweet and savory dishes.
UPF

dextrose

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

beetroot red color

A color additive derived from beetroot used to impart red color to foods; often an extracted pigment or synthetic/colorant added to enhance appearance.
OK

acidity regulators (calcium hydroxide). sausages filled into sodium alginate casings

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Common questions about This isn't pork sausages

Is This isn't pork sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — This isn't pork sausages by This is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed. It contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including natural flavouring, dextrose, pea protein isolate, rehydrated textured pea protein, dextrin, multiple thickeners (methylcellulose, konjac, carrageenan, xanthan gum), and a sodium alginate casing. These are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in This isn't pork sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in This isn't pork sausages as ultra-processed markers: natural flavouring, dextrin, dextrose, beetroot red color. 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?

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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.