Why is Jamón cocido extra finas lonchas classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra-processed because the formulation adds water, dextrose, spice extract and three food additives to the original pork meat, a pattern typical of NOVA 4 products. The additives are preservative E-250 (sodium nitrite), antioxidant E-301 (ascorbic acid) and stabiliser E-451 (triphosphates).

How does the sugar and salt content of this ham affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The ham provides only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, so its impact on blood glucose is minimal, but it contains 1.4 g of salt, which is a moderate amount that can contribute to daily sodium intake and should be limited by people with hypertension.

Is Jamón cocido extra finas lonchas suitable for gluten-free, lactose-free, or vegan diets?

The product is certified gluten-free and lactose-free, but because it is made from pork ham it is not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets.

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Jamón cocido extra finas lonchas

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Product Insights

Jamón cocido extra finas lonchas is a sliced cooked pork ham marketed as a reduced-salt processed meat. It belongs to the processed-meat group within the Fish, Meat & Eggs PNNS category, carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed tier. The product is low in fat (1.5 g), saturated fat (0.5 g) and sugars (0.5 g) per 100 g, while providing 19 g of protein, but its salt level of 1.4 g is still moderate and it contains additives E-250, E-301 and E-451.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal92 kcal

Fat1.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for processed meats, this ham contains far less fat (1.5 g vs 18.58 g), saturated fat (0.5 g vs 6.78 g), sugars (0.5 g vs 1.56 g), salt (1.4 g vs 3.52 g) and energy (92 kcal vs 255 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

Carne de jamón de cerdo (91%), agua, sal yodada (sal, yodato potásico), dextrosa, extracto de especias, estabilizante (E-451), antioxidante (E-301), conservador (E-250). Puede contener trazas de mostaza y Gra apio. Con agua añadida. Elaborado a partir de de piezas de carne. Contenido reducido en sal. Reducción de un minimo del 25% de sal respecto al jamón cocido finas lonchas marca "La Tabla de ALDI". Recomendamos abrir 5 minutos antes de consumir.

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