Allumettes de jambon

Allumettes de jambon is a ready‑to‑eat sliced ham snack made primarily of pork meat and belongs to the processed meat family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, is classified in NOVA group 4, and offers 19 g of protein per 100 g while containing low amounts of sugar (1 g), salt (0 g on the label) and moderate fat (6 g). However, the product is ultra‑processed and includes additives such as diphosphates (E450), sodium ascorbate (E301) and sodium nitrite (E250), which may be viewed negatively by health‑conscious consumers.