Smoked Bacon

Barcode 55840156

Yes — Smoked Bacon is ultra-processed.

This smoked bacon is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including dextrose and glucose syrup (refined sugars), preservative sodium nitrite, and smoke flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed meat products in the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british back bacon
OK

water

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

sugars (dextrose, glucose syrup)
OK

salt

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

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
UPF

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.

Common questions about Smoked Bacon

Is Smoked Bacon ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Bacon is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This smoked bacon is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives including dextrose and glucose syrup (refined sugars), preservative sodium nitrite, and smoke flavouring, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed meat products in the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Smoked Bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Smoked Bacon as ultra-processed markers: sodium nitrite, smoke flavouring. 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.