Snaktastic - Lidl

Jerky

Barcode 4056489324966

Scanned 22 times by Nomi users

Yes — Jerky is ultra-processed.

This jerky is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives beyond basic culinary ingredients. Specifically, sodium ascorbate (an antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (a preservative used in cured meats) are extracted, isolated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system, even though many of the other ingredients are minimally processed or traditional (beef, sugar, honey, spices, etc.).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

beef

A basic animal protein ingredient derived from cattle; commonly used as meat.
OK

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

water

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

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
OK

cider vinegar

Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
OK

pineapple concentrate
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

apricot puree
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

apple concentrate

Concentrated apple juice or puree used as a sweetener or flavoring in foods.
OK

spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
OK

dried onion

Dried form of the onion bulb, used as a seasoning; flavor-concentrated and shelf-stable.
OK

herb

A general culinary plant used to flavor dishes; lacks specificity of species.
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.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Sodium nitrite is a curing agent and preservative, commonly used to inhibit microbial growth and fix color in processed meats.

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Common questions about Jerky

Is Jerky ultra-processed?

Yes — Jerky by Snaktastic - Lidl is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This jerky is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives beyond basic culinary ingredients. Specifically, sodium ascorbate (an antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (a preservative used in cured meats) are extracted, isolated additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system, even though many of the other ingredients are minimally processed or traditional (beef, sugar, honey, spices, etc.).

Which ingredients in Jerky are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Jerky 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?

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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.