Smoked Pork Belly

Barcode 10886861

Yes — Smoked Pork Belly is ultra-processed.

This cured pork product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including antioxidant sodium ascorbate and the preservatives potassium nitrate and sodium nitrite, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 processed meats.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork belly (87%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

sodium ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation in foods and to extend shelf life.
OK

preservatives: potassium nitrate
UPF

sodium nitrite

A chemical curing salt used to preserve meat, inhibit bacteria, and fix colour; an inorganic nitrite additive.

Common questions about Smoked Pork Belly

Is Smoked Pork Belly ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Pork Belly is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cured pork product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including antioxidant sodium ascorbate and the preservatives potassium nitrate and sodium nitrite, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 processed meats.

Which ingredients in Smoked Pork Belly are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Smoked Pork Belly as ultra-processed markers: sodium ascorbate, sodium 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.