Mühlenhof, Mühlenhof (Müller-Fleisch, Penny

Kasseler-Minutensteaks

Barcode 20113148

Yes — Kasseler-Minutensteaks is ultra-processed.

Contains nitritpökelsalz with sodium nitrite (konservierungsstoff: natriumnitrit), stabilizer (diphosphate), and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Red meat from a pig, commonly used as a staple protein in many cuisines.
OK

drinking water

Water intended for drinking; a basic culinary ingredient and staple.
UPF

iodized nitrite curing salt (iodized table salt, preservative: sodium nitrite)

Salt cured with sodium nitrite used as a preservative and curing agent in meat processing.
OK

diphosphate stabilizer

A stabilizing food additive based on diphosphate salts used to stabilize textures and emulsions in foods.
UPF

sodium ascorbate; spices (antioxidant)

Antioxidant additive sodium ascorbate combined with spices; sodium ascorbate is an isolated additive.
OK

celery

Fresh celery, a crunchy green stalk vegetable used as a vegetable, seasoning, or in soups and salads.

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Common questions about Kasseler-Minutensteaks

Is Kasseler-Minutensteaks ultra-processed?

Yes — Kasseler-Minutensteaks by Mühlenhof, Mühlenhof (Müller-Fleisch, Penny is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains nitritpökelsalz with sodium nitrite (konservierungsstoff: natriumnitrit), stabilizer (diphosphate), and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Kasseler-Minutensteaks are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Kasseler-Minutensteaks as ultra-processed markers: iodized nitrite curing salt (iodized table salt, preservative: sodium nitrite), sodium ascorbate; spices (antioxidant). 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?

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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.