Pork Snack Bites

Barcode 5063334032760

Yes — Pork Snack Bites is ultra-processed.

This pork-based snack contains ultra-processed ingredients such as palm oil, dextrose, stabiliser xanthan gum, and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which are industrial additives and refined ingredients characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork

Pork sourced from the United Kingdom, representing 29% of the product. A basic animal protein ingredient used for flavor and texture.
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

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

water

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

butter (cow's milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

pasteurized free-range egg

Egg from free-range hens that has been pasteurized for safety; a basic animal-derived ingredient.
OK

onion

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
UPF

dextrose

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

golden linseed flour

Flour milled from golden flaxseeds (linseeds), a nutrient-rich, single-ingredient plant product used as a cereal or baking ingredient.
OK

salt

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

xanthan gum (stabiliser)

A polysaccharide thickener produced by fermentation, used as a stabiliser and thickening agent in foods.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
UPF

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

A food additive used as an emulsifier to improve texture and stability; produced industrially from fats and oils.
OK

white pepper

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

sage

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

thyme

A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
OK

nutmeg

A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.

Common questions about Pork Snack Bites

Is Pork Snack Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Pork Snack Bites is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This pork-based snack contains ultra-processed ingredients such as palm oil, dextrose, stabiliser xanthan gum, and emulsifier mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, which are industrial additives and refined ingredients characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Pork Snack Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Pork Snack Bites as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, dextrose, xanthan gum (stabiliser), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids. 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.