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

It is deemed ultra‑processed because it includes industrial ingredients beyond the meat itself: diphosphates (E450) as a stabiliser, sodium acetate (E262i) as an acidifier, sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, and sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative.

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

The product provides 1.7 g of sugar and 2.2 g of salt per 100 g; the sugar is slightly above the category average, and the salt contributes a significant portion of daily sodium limits, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertension management without careful portion control.

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

The product is pork‑based, so it is not vegan; its low carbohydrate (1.7 g) and moderate fat (3.2 g) profile can fit a keto diet if the salt load is monitored, and it contains no wheat or gluten‑containing ingredients, making it technically gluten‑free.

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Emincés de jambon

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Product Insights

Emincés de jambon is a diced cooked ham product made from pork and belongs to the processed meat family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, providing 17 g of protein, 3.2 g of fat, 1.2 g of saturated fat, and 2.2 g of salt per 100 g. While it offers a good protein source and low carbohydrate content, the relatively high salt level and the presence of several additives (diphosphates, sodium acetate, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite) make it less wholesome than minimally processed options.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates1.7 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar diced ham products, this item contains far less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but slightly more sugar and almost double the fiber content.

Ingredients

Jambon de porc (origine : France) 79%, eau, sel dextrose, stabilisant : diphosphates; acidifiant: acétate de sodium; arôme naturel, antioxydant: ascorbate de sodium; conservateur: nitrite de sodium.

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates1.7 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

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