el cierzo

chorizo

Barcode 8436601020611

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

No — chorizo is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only meat (pork, pork fat), spices (paprika, garlic) and salt. There are no additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, stabilizers, or other industrial formulations, so it would not be considered ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

pork fat

Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
OK

paprika

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

salt and garlic

Seasoning blend containing salt and garlic used to flavor foods.

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Common questions about chorizo

Is chorizo ultra-processed?

No — chorizo by el cierzo is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only meat (pork, pork fat), spices (paprika, garlic) and salt. There are no additives, refined industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, stabilizers, or other industrial formulations, so it would not be considered 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?

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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.