Tesco

Italian Salami

Barcode 5051277822609

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Italian Salami is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, as well as curing additives such as sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, and the antioxidant sodium ascorbate. These extracted and synthesized additives place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

salt

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

dextrose

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

spices (white pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, coriander, clove, star anise, juniper berries, rosemary, caraway, laurel leaf)
UPF

sodium ascorbate

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

potassium nitrate and sodium nitrite

Curing agents used in processed meats and other preserved foods; inorganic salts that promote color and safety by inhibiting microbial growth.
OK

dried garlic

Dehydrated garlic cloves ground or whole, used as a pungent seasoning with long shelf life.
OK

sugar. prepared with 146g of raw pork per 100g of finished product

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Common questions about Italian Salami

Is Italian Salami ultra-processed?

Yes — Italian Salami by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar, as well as curing additives such as sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, and the antioxidant sodium ascorbate. These extracted and synthesized additives place it in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in Italian Salami are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Italian Salami as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium ascorbate, potassium nitrate and 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.