Mixed Cured Meat Platter

Barcode 00528047

Yes — Mixed Cured Meat Platter is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: dextrose (an industrial sugar), emulsifier E452i (a polyphosphate), beef collagen as a casing/binder, and curing agents/preservatives sodium nitrate and potassium nitrite. These are characteristic of industrially formulated processed meats rather than minimally processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

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OK

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OK

pepperoni-sliced fermented pork sausage with chilli
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

cow's milk

Dairy liquid produced by cows, used in beverages, dairy products, and cooking.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

emulsifier: e452i
OK

beef collagen
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

preservative: sodium nitrate
UPF

potassium nitrite

Potassium nitrite is a curing salt used to preserve and fix color in processed meats; it is an inorganic additive obtained through industrial processing.
OK

sugar

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

Common questions about Mixed Cured Meat Platter

Is Mixed Cured Meat Platter ultra-processed?

Yes — Mixed Cured Meat Platter is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients: dextrose (an industrial sugar), emulsifier E452i (a polyphosphate), beef collagen as a casing/binder, and curing agents/preservatives sodium nitrate and potassium nitrite. These are characteristic of industrially formulated processed meats rather than minimally processed foods.

Which ingredients in Mixed Cured Meat Platter are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Mixed Cured Meat Platter as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, potassium nitrite. 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.