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Cumberland sausages

Birchwood

4056489227373

Processing

4

Ultra-processed

Group 4 of 4 on the NOVA scale

Additives listed

6

0 we grade moderate or higher

5 of them not yet assessed here

Fat per 100g

21.60g

High

UK FSA front of pack threshold

Three separate readings, kept apart on purpose. This is not a score, and none of it says this product is harmful.

Additives (6)

This label lists 2 raising agents, 1 acidity regulator, 1 antioxidant, 1 colour and 1 preservative.

E300 Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Antioxidant No real concern strong evidence

What it is. Vitamin C, added to protect colour and flavour and sometimes to fortify.

Why it is used. Stops browning in juices and cut fruit, protects fats, and boosts vitamin content.

What the evidence says. Beneficial and harmless at the levels used. Included here as a reminder that an E number is just a code, and plenty of them are ordinary nutrients.

Regulatory status UK Permitted EU Permitted US Permitted

Permitted freely, no concern.

Assessed against EFSA, JECFA. Full entry for E300

Also on the label, not assessed here yet

  • E170 Calcium carbonate colour
  • E223 Sodium metabisulphite preservative
  • E450 Diphosphates raising agent
  • E451 Triphosphates acidity regulator
  • E503 Ammonium carbonates raising agent

Names and jobs come from the register of additives permitted in Great Britain, which we have not finished transcribing: a code shown without a name is a gap in our coverage, not a finding that it is unapproved. Naming one is not grading it either. Full detail appears only where we have an assessment against a named authority, so all of this describes our coverage rather than these additives. Most are common and low concern.

Ingredients

12 British pork sausages seasoned with black pepper Ingredients 72% British Pork, Water, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Spices (Black Pepper, White Pepper, Coriander, Nutmeg, Mace), Salt, Emulsifiers: Diphosphates, Triphosphates; Potato Starch, Dried Parsley, Preservative: Sodium Metabisulphite; Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid; Yeast Extract, Raising Agent: Ammonium Carbonate. Filled into Beef Collagen Casings. No artificial colours or flavourings. Allergy Advice For allergens, including Cereals containing Gluten, see ingredients in bold. Safety Warning Keep raw meat separate from cooked foods. Wash all surfaces, cutting boards, utensils and hands after handling raw meat. Cooking Instructions The following are guidelines only. Some appliances may vary. Remove all packaging before cooking. To grill: Preheat grill to a medium temperature. Grill sausages for 15 minutes, turning occasionally. To oven cook: Preheat oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/Gas Mark 5. Place sausages on a lightly greased baking sheet and cook in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time. Ensure food is piping hot and cooked throughout before serving. Do not reheat. Not suitable for microwave cooking.

As printed on the pack, in the producer's own order: ingredients are listed by weight, so what comes first is most of what is in it. E numbers link to their assessment where we have one.

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