Yes — Jambon fumé de la forêt noire Schwarzwälder Schinken is ultra-processed.
The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), and preservatives such as sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, which are characteristic of ultra-processed meat products.
Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.
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Yes — Jambon fumé de la forêt noire Schwarzwälder Schinken by Alpen Fest, Dulano, Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), and preservatives such as sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, which are characteristic of ultra-processed meat products.
Nomi flags one ingredient in Jambon fumé de la forêt noire Schwarzwälder Schinken as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.
Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Parma ham by Tesco, 6 Parma Ham Slices by By Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.
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.
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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.