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Cumberland sausages
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Cumberland sausages

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 3 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Gluten

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 27 Mar 2026

Why it's rated this way

3 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. TriphosphatesMinor 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.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • 12 British pork sausages seasoned with black pepper Ingredients 72% British Pork51.8%No flag
  • Water24.1%No flag›
  • Wheat Flour12.1%No flag›
  • Wheat Flour6%No flag›
  • Calcium Carbonate · E170i3%No flag
  • Iron1.5%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3750.8%No flag
  • Thiamin0.8%No flag›
  • Spice6%No flag›
  • Black Pepper3%No flag›
  • White Pepper1.5%No flag›
  • Coriander0.8%No flag›
  • Nutmeg0.4%No flag›
  • Mace0.4%No flag›
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Emulsifiers0.6%No flag
  • Diphosphates · E4500.6%Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Triphosphates · E4510.6%Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Potato Starch0.6%No flag›
  • Parsley0.6%No flag›
  • Preservative0.6%No flag
  • Sodium Metabisulphite · E2230.6%Moderate

    Sulphite; asthma/allergic-type reactions.

  • Antioxidant0.6%No flag
  • Ascorbic Acid · E3000.6%No flag
  • Yeast Extract0.6%No flag›
  • Raising Agent0.6%No flag
  • Ammonium Carbonate · E503i0.3%No flag
  • Filled into Beef Collagen Casings0.3%No flag
  • Including Cereals containing Gluten0.3%No flag
  • Safety Warning Keep raw meat separate from cooked foods0.1%No flag
  • Wash all surfaces<0.1%No flag
  • Cutting boards<0.1%No flag
  • Utensils and hands after handling raw meat<0.1%No flag
  • Cooking Instructions The following are guidelines onlyNo flag
  • Some appliances may varyNo flag
  • Remove all packaging before cookingNo flag
  • To grillNo flag
  • Preheat grill to a medium temperatureNo flag
  • Grill sausages for 15 minutesNo flag
  • Turning occasionallyNo flag
  • To oven cookNo flag
  • Preheat oven to 190°CNo flag
  • Fan 170°CNo flag
  • Gas Mark 5No flag
  • Place sausages on a lightly greased baking sheet and cook in the centre of the oven for 25 minutesNo flag
  • Turning halfway through cooking timeNo flag
  • Ensure food is piping hot and cooked throughout before servingNo flag
  • Do not reheatNo flag
  • Not suitable for microwave cookingNo flag
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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.

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Gluten.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 27 Mar 2026

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • 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.
  • TriphosphatesInorganic 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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2 moderate · 2 low · 3 not assessed

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