The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients including dextrose (refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), preservative E250 (sodium nitrite), antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid used as an additive), and added milk proteins. According to NOVA, the presence of such cosmetic and functional additives used in processed meat products classifies this as an ultra-processed food.
The NOVA system classifies foods into four groups based on how much industrial processing they've undergone. This product falls into Group 4 — ultra-processed food products containing industrial additives such as emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or hydrogenated oils.
Product information comes from public databases and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.