Italiamo

Prosciutto Cotto Alle Erbe

Barcode 20927141

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Prosciutto Cotto Alle Erbe is ultra-processed.

The ham contains dextrose, arômes (flavourings), and other industrial additives such as sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (preservative). Dextrose is an industrially refined sugar, and flavourings are industrial formulations; both are markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA system. The presence of these processed ingredients and additives means the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

viande de porc (origine: allemagne, autriche, belgique, danemark, espagne, finlande, france, hongrie, italie, pays-bas, pologne, portugal, roumanie, suède, tchéquie)
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
UPF

dextrose

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

flavorings

Substances used to impart or modify aroma and taste; can be natural or artificial.
OK

plantes aromatiques
OK

spices

A broad category of flavorful plant-derived substances used to season food; can include dried and ground aromatic seeds, bark, or fruits.
OK

antioxydant: ascorbate de sodium; conservateur: nitrite de sodium

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Common questions about Prosciutto Cotto Alle Erbe

Is Prosciutto Cotto Alle Erbe ultra-processed?

Yes — Prosciutto Cotto Alle Erbe by Italiamo is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ham contains dextrose, arômes (flavourings), and other industrial additives such as sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (preservative). Dextrose is an industrially refined sugar, and flavourings are industrial formulations; both are markers of ultra-processing in the NOVA system. The presence of these processed ingredients and additives means the product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in Prosciutto Cotto Alle Erbe are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Prosciutto Cotto Alle Erbe as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavorings. 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.