Spicy Pork Salami

Barcode 00421287

Yes — Spicy Pork Salami is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it is an industrially cured meat containing curing salts with sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, and additive antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate). These extracted/synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients under NOVA and make the product UPF, even though the base ingredients are meat and spices.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Raw pork meat used as a basic ingredient in meat products; not a ready-to-eat processed ingredient by itself.
UPF

curing salt

A curing mixture containing salt with nitrite/nitrate preservatives used to cure meat; considered an additive
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

ground black pepper

A fine powder made by grinding peppercorns (Piper nigrum); a common, pungent spice used to season savory dishes.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
UPF

antioxidant: e301

E301 corresponds to sodium ascorbate/ascorbate salt used as an antioxidant additive
UPF

curing salt

A curing salt used in meat preservation that includes salt and the preservative sodium nitrite; used to cure and color cured meats.
OK

pork

Raw pork meat used as an ingredient; common basic protein source in meat products.
OK

red chillies

Chili peppers used whole or dried to add heat and flavor to dishes.
OK

ground paprika

A ground spice made from dried peppers, used for color and flavor.

Common questions about Spicy Pork Salami

Is Spicy Pork Salami ultra-processed?

Yes — Spicy Pork Salami is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it is an industrially cured meat containing curing salts with sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, and additive antioxidant E301 (sodium ascorbate). These extracted/synthesized additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients under NOVA and make the product UPF, even though the base ingredients are meat and spices.

Which ingredients in Spicy Pork Salami are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Spicy Pork Salami as ultra-processed markers: curing salt, antioxidant: e301, curing salt. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.