Properoni

Pepperoni

Barcode 5065015507000

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

No — Pepperoni is not ultra-processed.

This pepperoni is made only from basic culinary ingredients: pork, salt, paprika, generic spices, and sugar. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing. It is therefore not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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pork

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

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

A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
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spices

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

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

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Common questions about Pepperoni

Is Pepperoni ultra-processed?

No — Pepperoni by Properoni is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This pepperoni is made only from basic culinary ingredients: pork, salt, paprika, generic spices, and sugar. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing. It is therefore not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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.