Why is Шунка classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the meat is combined with water, salt, sugars and a range of food‑industry additives; the label lists sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, triphosphates (E451) as a stabiliser and sodium erythorbate (E316) as an antioxidant, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The ham provides only 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g, which is low and unlikely to impact blood‑glucose control, but it contains 1.7 g of salt per 100 g, a level classified as high and therefore can contribute to increased blood pressure, so people with hypertension should limit their portion size.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is made from pork leg and therefore is not vegan, vegetarian or halal; it contains no gluten, but the presence of carbohydrates from sugar and the moderate fat content make it compatible with a keto approach only in small portions.

PIKOK • 200 g

Шунка

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is a 200 g pack of PIKOK white ham (Шунка), made from pork leg and sold at Lidl. It delivers 14.3 g of protein, 4 g of fat (including 1.5 g saturated), 0.3 g of sugar and 1.7 g of salt per 100 g, giving 97 kcal, and it carries a Nutri‑Score of C. Because it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains sodium nitrite (E250), sodium erythorbate (E316) and triphosphates (E451), the high salt level and additives diminish its health profile despite its protein content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal97 kcal

Fat4 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates0.3 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for processed meats, this ham contains far less fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories, while offering slightly more fiber but also less protein than the typical product.

Ingredients

75% свинско месо от бут, вода, трапезна сол, консервант: натриев нитрит, желиращ агент: преработени „eucheuma“ водорасли, захар, стабилизатор: трифосфати, антиоксидант: натриев ериторбат,

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