Exceptional by Asda

E EXCEPTIONAL 12 CLASSIC MIX & MATCH any 2 for £4.

Barcode 5063089485699

Yes — E EXCEPTIONAL 12 CLASSIC MIX & MATCH any 2 for £4. is ultra-processed.

Contains UPF ingredients including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser (diphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid used as additive), and unspecified flavouring, all of which indicate ultra-processing by NOVA criteria.

Ingredients

2 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

nutrition we suggest this product provides 6 servings chickpea flour
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.
OK

typical values per per 2 grill (grilled) 100g sausages flavouring
OK

cornflour (contains energy kl 1286 712 cooking instructions for best results dow prick the sausage skins. remove all packaging. preheat the grill. place sausages onto a grill pan. turn frequently. medium-high/8-10 min sulphites)
OK

antioxidant energy kcal 311 172 fry medium/8-10 mins (ascorbic acid)
OK

dextrose fat 27g 15g (contains sulphites)
OK

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Common questions about E EXCEPTIONAL 12 CLASSIC MIX & MATCH any 2 for £4.

Is E EXCEPTIONAL 12 CLASSIC MIX & MATCH any 2 for £4. ultra-processed?

Yes — E EXCEPTIONAL 12 CLASSIC MIX & MATCH any 2 for £4. by Exceptional by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains UPF ingredients including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser (diphosphates), preservative (sodium metabisulphite), antioxidant (ascorbic acid used as additive), and unspecified flavouring, all of which indicate ultra-processing by NOVA criteria.

Which ingredients in E EXCEPTIONAL 12 CLASSIC MIX & MATCH any 2 for £4. are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in E EXCEPTIONAL 12 CLASSIC MIX & MATCH any 2 for £4. as ultra-processed markers: stabiliser (diphosphates), sodium metabisulfite. 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.