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Smoked Pork Slices

Barcode 5063210084272
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Smoked Pork Slices is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains industrial additives and formulations including smoke flavouring, stabiliser (E450), and preservative (E260). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, such additives (flavourings, stabilisers, and preservatives) indicate ultra-processing, even though the base ingredients (pork, water, sugar, salt, vinegars, spices, onion powder, garlic powder, herbs) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Common questions about Smoked Pork Slices

Is Smoked Pork Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Smoked Pork Slices 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 industrial additives and formulations including smoke flavouring, stabiliser (E450), and preservative (E260). According to the NOVA system and the provided rules, such additives (flavourings, stabilisers, and preservatives) indicate ultra-processing, even though the base ingredients (pork, water, sugar, salt, vinegars, spices, onion powder, garlic powder, herbs) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

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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