Pork Sausages

Barcode 5061079880035

Yes — Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and extracts: paprika extract, caramelised sugar syrup, turmeric extract, natural flavouring, and antioxidant: sodium ascorbate. These extracted/synthesized additives and colourings go beyond basic culinary ingredients and meet the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

7 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

gluten-free crumb (2%)

Processed breadcrumb-style coating made with gluten-free ingredients; used to bread or crust foods; often includes starches, gums, and seasonings.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

vegetable fibre

Plant-derived dietary fibre often used as a texture enhancer or bulking agent.
UPF

colours/colorings

Food color additives used to impart or enhance color in foods; can be natural or artificial.
UPF

paprika extract

Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
UPF

turmeric extract

A concentrated extract derived from the rhizome of turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a spice/flavoring or functional ingredient in foods and supplements.
OK

pork gelatin

Gelatin derived from pork collagen used as a gelling agent in foods like jellies, desserts, and confectionery.
UPF

natural flavouring

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

sugar

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

sodium ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation in foods and to extend shelf life.

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). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives and extracts: paprika extract, caramelised sugar syrup, turmeric extract, natural flavouring, and antioxidant: sodium ascorbate. These extracted/synthesized additives and colourings go beyond basic culinary ingredients and meet the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: gluten-free crumb (2%), colours/colorings, paprika extract, caramelised sugar syrup, turmeric extract, natural flavouring, sodium ascorbate. 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.