Why is Outdoor Bred Proper Porkers classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it includes multiple industrial ingredients such as diphosphates (E450) as a stabiliser, sodium metabisulphite (E223) as a preservative, ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) in the gluten‑free breadcrumb, and caramelised sugar syrup, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in these sausages affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sausages contain very low sugar (0.5 g per 100 g), so they have minimal impact on blood glucose, but the salt level of 1.41 g per 100 g, while lower than the average sausage, still contributes a moderate amount of sodium, which can be a concern for individuals managing hypertension.

Is the sulphite preservative (sodium metabisulphite) a concern for people with sulphite sensitivity?

Yes; sodium metabisulphite is listed as a sulphite and can trigger allergic reactions in sulphite‑sensitive individuals, so those with such sensitivities should avoid this product.

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Outdoor Bred Proper Porkers 6 British Sausages with rubbed sage

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Product Insights

Outdoor Bred Proper Porkers 6 British Sausages with rubbed sage are six smoked pork sausages made from outdoor‑bred, RSPCA‑assured pork and seasoned with sage. The product is classified as processed meat (PNNS groups: Processed meat within the Fish, Meat & Eggs family), carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating, indicating an ultra‑processed item containing additives such as diphosphates (E450), sodium metabisulphite (E223), mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) and caramelised sugar syrup. Nutritionally it is energy‑dense (~295 kcal per 100 g) with high total and saturated fat, moderate salt (1.4 g/100 g) and very low sugar, which makes it less suitable for low‑fat or low‑salt diets despite its low sugar content.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal243 kcal

Fat22.3 g

Saturated Fat7.8 g

Carbohydrates4.3 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical sausage range (average per 100 g: sugar 1.56 g, salt 3.52 g, saturated fat 6.78 g), this product provides only 0.5 g of sugar and 1.41 g of salt while its saturated fat is 7.8 g, slightly above the average, and its energy (~295 kcal) is a bit higher than the category mean of 255 kcal.

Ingredients

British Outdoor Bred, RSPCA Assured Pork (84%), Water, Gluten Free Breadcrumb (Rice Flour, Water, Dextrose Monohydrate, Vegetable Fibre, Salt, Mono and Di - Glycerides of Fatty Acids, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Paprika Extract), Salt, Rubbed Sage, Spices (Black Pepper, White Pepper), Stabiliser (Diphosphates), Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Filled into Natural Pork casings.

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