Aldi

Smoked Back Bacon

Barcode 4088600074085

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Smoked Back Bacon is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives used for preservation and processing, specifically sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate (preservatives) and sodium ascorbate (an antioxidant). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and align with NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

Meat from pigs, typically used as a protein source in dishes; can be fresh, cured, or processed depending on product. In this context, likely refers to minced or primary meat ingredient in a prepared product.
OK

water

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

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

antioxidant: sodium ascorbate; preservatives: sodium nitrite
UPF

potassium nitrate

A chemical curing salt used to preserve meat and develop cured colour; an inorganic salt often used in processed meats.

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Common questions about Smoked Back Bacon

Is Smoked Back Bacon ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Back Bacon by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives used for preservation and processing, specifically sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate (preservatives) and sodium ascorbate (an antioxidant). These additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients and align with NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

Which ingredients in Smoked Back Bacon are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Smoked Back Bacon as an ultra-processed marker: potassium nitrate. 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.