La Gloria Riojana

Chorizo riojano

Barcode 8422229110100

Scanned 35 times by Nomi users

No — Chorizo riojano is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is simple and consists only of pork meat and fat, paprika, salt, garlic, and natural pork casing. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other UPF markers. This is a traditional processed meat product but not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork meat and fat 95%

A meat product consisting mainly of pork meat with added fat, typically used as a basic protein source in prepared foods.
OK

paprika (la vera, 3%)

Ground red pepper spice from La Vera region, used for flavor and color in cuisines.
OK

salt (from añana)

Traditional salt from the Añana salt valley, a basic mineral seasoning.
OK

garlic (from las pedroñeras)

A whole garlic bulb or cloves; Las Pedroñeras is a town in Spain famous for high-quality garlic.
UPF

stuffed in natural pork casings

A preparation where meat (often sausage) is encased in natural casings from pigs.

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Common questions about Chorizo riojano

Is Chorizo riojano ultra-processed?

No — Chorizo riojano by La Gloria Riojana is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is simple and consists only of pork meat and fat, paprika, salt, garlic, and natural pork casing. There are no industrial additives, refined syrups, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other UPF markers. This is a traditional processed meat product but not ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Chorizo riojano are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Chorizo riojano as an ultra-processed marker: stuffed in natural pork casings. 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.