Aldi

The Deli 5 Slices Corned Beef

Barcode 4088600020341

Yes — The Deli 5 Slices Corned Beef is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative sodium nitrite, which is a NOVA-defined ultra-processed ingredient used in processed meats. Other ingredients (cooked beef, salt, sugar) are basic foods/culinary ingredients, but the presence of sodium nitrite makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

cooked beef

Beef that has been cooked by common cooking methods (boiled, roasted, grilled). A basic animal-protein ingredient used in many dishes.
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

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 The Deli 5 Slices Corned Beef

Is The Deli 5 Slices Corned Beef ultra-processed?

Yes — The Deli 5 Slices Corned Beef by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains the preservative sodium nitrite, which is a NOVA-defined ultra-processed ingredient used in processed meats. Other ingredients (cooked beef, salt, sugar) are basic foods/culinary ingredients, but the presence of sodium nitrite makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in The Deli 5 Slices Corned Beef are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in The Deli 5 Slices Corned Beef as an ultra-processed marker: 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.