Yes — Berlinki Classic is ultra-processed.
The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives: soya protein (isolated plant protein), modified starch, flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), stabilisers (diphosphates, triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrite). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.
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Ham slices air dried with Cornish sea salt
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Not UPF
Roast Chicken Slices
M&S
Not UPF
Aberdeen Angus Quarter Pounders
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Not UPF
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Not UPF
Parma Ham
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Not UPF
Pepperoni
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Not UPF
Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices
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Not UPF
Roasted topside of beef slices
Aldi,Specially Selected
Not UPF
Yes — Berlinki Classic by Morliny,Berlinki is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives: soya protein (isolated plant protein), modified starch, flavour enhancer (monosodium glutamate), stabilisers (diphosphates, triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrite). These are industrial formulations/additives characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.
Nomi flags 7 ingredients in Berlinki Classic as ultra-processed markers: soy protein, modified starch, diphosphates (stabilizer), triphosphates, spice extracts, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Pork Sausages by Marks & Spencer, Organic Free Range Pork Sausages by Waitrose Duchy Organic,Duchy Organic,Waitrose, Duchy Organic Free Range British Pork Chipolatas. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.