Pepperami

Pepperami The Original

Barcode 4251097419244

Scanned 26 times by Nomi users

Yes — Pepperami The Original is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), and the preservative sodium nitrite. These industrial additives and refined ingredients classify the product as UPF under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

iodised salt

Table salt fortified with iodine (potassium iodate) for dietary iodine intake.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

spices

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

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
UPF

flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate)

Flavor-enhancing ingredients that boost savouriness; includes MSG and nucleotide-based enhancers often used in packaged foods.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

beec hwood smoke

A smoke flavoring derived from beechwood used to impart smoky flavor in foods; generally used as a seasoning or aroma.
OK

transparent casing around the salami is not edible
OK

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Common questions about Pepperami The Original

Is Pepperami The Original ultra-processed?

Yes — Pepperami The Original by Pepperami is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is ultra-processed because it contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), and the preservative sodium nitrite. These industrial additives and refined ingredients classify the product as UPF under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Pepperami The Original are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Pepperami The Original as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, flavour enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate), 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.