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

The ham undergoes multiple processing steps such as curing, cooking, smoking and the addition of ingredients like dextrose, salt, natural flavourings, erythorbate of sodium (E316) and sodium nitrite (E250); these combined with its ingredient complexity place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in this smoked ham affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.8 g of salt per 100 g (≈720 mg sodium), a typical 100 g serving provides about 36 % of the recommended maximum daily salt intake for hypertension, so frequent consumption can raise blood pressure and should be limited.

Is this smoked ham suitable for vegan, keto, or halal diets?

No, it is not vegan or halal because it is made from pork, but it is relatively keto‑friendly due to its very low carbohydrate (0.5 g) and high protein content, although the added dextrose and preservatives should be considered.

Carrefour • 240 g

Jambon cuit fumé

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Product Insights

Jambon cuit fumé is a 240 g package of French‑produced cooked smoked pork ham, classified in the processed‑meat group. Per 100 g it delivers 140 kcal, 20 g protein and low sugar (0.5 g) but contains 6.4 g fat, 2.2 g saturated fat and 1.8 g salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of D and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The formulation includes dextrose, natural flavourings, erythorbate of sodium (E316) and sodium nitrite (E250) as preservative, which lower its nutritional rating despite its modest fat and sugar levels.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal140 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average processed ham, this smoked cooked ham contains about half the fat (6.4 g vs 18.6 g) and salt (1.8 g vs 3.5 g), less than one‑third the sugar, while providing slightly more protein.

Ingredients

Jambon de porc issu d'animaux élevés sans traitement antibiotique dès la fin du sevrage et nourris sans OGM (< 0.9%), couenne et gras de porc issus d'animaux élevés sans traitement antibiotique dès la fin du sevrage et nourris sans OGM (< 0.9%), sel, dextrose, arôme naturel, bouillon (eau, arôme naturel, oignon, ail, épices et plantes aromatiques), antioxydant : erythorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium. Fumé au bois de hêtre. Viande de porc origine France.

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