Cured Pork Slices

Barcode 5010525102542

Yes — Cured Pork Slices is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives, including preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium acetates, sodium nitrite), stabilisers (triphosphates, split vergi), a fat replacer, and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate). Under NOVA, these industrial additives and processing aids classify the food as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium acetates, sodium nitrite)

A group of chemical preservatives used in processed foods to inhibit microbial growth and extend shelf life. Includes potassium lactate, sodium acetates, and sodium nitrite.
OK

salt

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

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
UPF

fat replacer

A processed ingredient designed to mimic or replace fat in foods, often using complex carbohydrates, proteins, or fat substitutes.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.

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). The product contains several ultra-processed additives, including preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium acetates, sodium nitrite), stabilisers (triphosphates, split vergi), a fat replacer, and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate). Under NOVA, these industrial additives and processing aids classify the food as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Cured Pork Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Cured Pork Slices as ultra-processed markers: preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium acetates, sodium nitrite), fat replacer, sodium ascorbate. 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.