Yes — This isn't pork sausages is ultra-processed.
The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including thickeners (methylcellulose, konjac, carrageenan, xanthan gum), pea protein isolate, dextrin, dextrose, sodium alginate casing, and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives used to modify texture, flavor, and structure, so under NOVA this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other meat alternatives Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
Black bean cashew burgers
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The Tofoo Co.
Not UPF
Tempeh
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Not UPF
Räuchertofu Mandel-Sesam
taifun
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Filets de tofu à la japonaise
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Not UPF
Organic Super Firm Tofu
Plant Menu
Not UPF
Tofu à l'Ail des Ours
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Not UPF
Butternut squash, tomato & basil Falafel
Aldi
Not UPF
Super Firm Tofu
Sainsbury's, So Organic
Not UPF
Yes — This isn't pork sausages by this is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including thickeners (methylcellulose, konjac, carrageenan, xanthan gum), pea protein isolate, dextrin, dextrose, sodium alginate casing, and natural flavouring. These are industrial formulations and additives used to modify texture, flavor, and structure, so under NOVA this product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).
Nomi flags 4 ingredients in This isn't pork sausages as ultra-processed markers: pea protein isolate, natural flavouring, dextrin, beetroot red color. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including 6 Veggie Sausages by Chef Select, Lidl, Veggie Cocktail Sausages by Gosh!. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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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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.