Smoked Pork Slices

Barcode 5063210084272

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.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

water

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

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

smoke flavouring

A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
OK

stabiliser (e450)
OK

vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
OK

cider vinegar

Fermented apple cider turned into a sour, acidic liquid used for dressings and as a flavoring.
OK

spices

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

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

herbs

A general category of culinary herbs (fresh or dried leaves) used to flavor dishes.
UPF

acetic acid (e260)

Acetic acid used as a preservative and acidity regulator in foods; a common component of vinegar.

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.

Which ingredients in Smoked Pork Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Smoked Pork Slices as ultra-processed markers: smoke flavouring, acetic acid (e260). 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.