Cured Pork Slices

Barcode 4061459618969

Yes — Cured Pork Slices is ultra-processed.

Contains industrial additives including stabilisers (diphosphates, triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite), which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork leg

A cut of pork from the hind leg of a pig, typically sold fresh or cured for consumption.
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

diphosphates (stabilizer)

A class of phosphate esters used as stabilizers in foods to prevent caking, improve texture, or preserve stability of ingredients.
UPF

triphosphates

A class of phosphate food additive used to preserve moisture, improve texture and assist in leavening in processed meats and other foods.
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.

Common questions about Cured Pork Slices

Is Cured Pork Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Cured Pork Slices is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains industrial additives including stabilisers (diphosphates, triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite), which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Cured Pork Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Cured Pork Slices as ultra-processed markers: diphosphates (stabilizer), triphosphates, 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.