Exceptional

6 Classic Pork Sausages

Barcode 5063089485682

Yes — 6 Classic Pork Sausages is ultra-processed.

Product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives including stabiliser (diphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), flavouring, and dextrose (contains sulphites), all of which are classified as UPF ingredients under NOVA. Other additives like antioxidant (ascorbic acid), calcium alginate casing, and processed flours also indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Fresh meat from a pig, with 90% meat content; a basic animal protein used as a primary ingredient in many processed foods.
OK

water

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

salt

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

chickpea flour

Fine flour milled from chickpeas (garbanzo beans); a common gluten-free ingredient used in batters, coatings, and baking.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
UPF

stabiliser (diphosphates)

A food additive used as a stabiliser; diphosphates are inorganic phosphate stabilisers.
UPF

sodium metabisulfite

A chemical preservative used to prevent oxidation and spoilage in foods. It is an additive and not a food itself in pure form.
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

cornflour

Fine starch derived from corn used as a thickener in cooking; may contain sulphites as a preservative.
OK

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C; antioxidant used to prevent oxidation and preserve color and freshness in foods; a common food additive and nutrient.
UPF

dextrose

Dextrose (glucose) used as a sweetener; refined sugar derived from starches; note may carry sulphite allergen warnings.
OK

sausage casing [calcium alginate]. allergy advice! for allergens
OK

see ingredients in bold. no artificial colours or flavours

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Common questions about 6 Classic Pork Sausages

Is 6 Classic Pork Sausages ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Classic Pork Sausages by Exceptional is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives including stabiliser (diphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), flavouring, and dextrose (contains sulphites), all of which are classified as UPF ingredients under NOVA. Other additives like antioxidant (ascorbic acid), calcium alginate casing, and processed flours also indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing.

Which ingredients in 6 Classic Pork Sausages are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in 6 Classic Pork Sausages as ultra-processed markers: stabiliser (diphosphates), sodium metabisulfite, flavouring, dextrose. 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.