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6 pork & chorizo sausages
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 4 additives of concern.
- Critical
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Checked against the Open Food Facts record · updated 27 Mar 2026
Why it's rated this way
4 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
Potassium nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans).
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans).
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Sodium nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Sodium metabisulphiteModerate concernSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
DiphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Ingredients
- Chorizo15%No flag
- Smoked Paprika1%No flag
- Preservative1%No flag
- Sodium Nitrite · E2500.5%High
Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
- Potassium Nitrite · E2490.5%High
Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans).
- Oreganol1%No flag
- Tomato concentrateNo flag
- Garlic PuréeNo flag
- Acidity RegulatorNo flag
- Calcium Lactate · E327No flag
- StabilisersNo flag
- Disodium Diphosphate · E450iNo flag
- E450iiiNo flag
- PreservativeNo flag
- Sodium Metabisulphite · E223Moderate
Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- Bamboo FibreNo flag
- Caramelised Sugar SyrupNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Paprika Extract · E160cNo flag
- Filled into alginate casingsNo flag
- Made using British and EU porkNo flag
- Diphosphates (E450)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
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Pork (67%), Chorizo (15%) [ Pork, Salt, Smoked Paprika, Dextrose, Garlic, Acerola Extract, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrite), Nutmeg, Oreganol, Water, Onion, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Spices, Pea Fibre, Salt, Parsley, Tomato Paste, Garlic Purée, Sugar, Acidity Regulator (Calcium Lactate), Stabilisers (Disodium Diphosphate, Tetrasodium Diphosphate), Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite), Dextrose, Bamboo Fibre, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Colour (Paprika Extract). Filled into alginate casings. Made using British and EU pork. Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Gluten Free.
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- Potassium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans).
- Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
- Sodium metabisulphiteSulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.
- DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
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