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

It is a cooked, sliced pork ham that undergoes multiple processing steps such as curing, cooking, and adding flavorings; the label lists sodium nitrite (preservative) and sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) as well as natural flavorings, dextrose and added sugar, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt and sugar content of Jambon de Paris affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.8 g of salt and 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the ham contributes a moderate amount of sodium that can raise blood pressure if consumed in large portions, while its very low sugar makes it relatively safe for blood‑glucose control, though overall intake should still be balanced with other foods.

Based on its ingredients, is Jambon de Paris suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The product is made from pork meat, so it is not vegan, nor acceptable for halal or kosher observant eaters; however, it contains virtually no carbohydrates aside from a small amount of added sugars, making it compatible with a keto diet, and it does not list any gluten‑containing grains, so it can be considered gluten‑free.

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JAMBON DE PARIS

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Jambon de Paris is a French cooked pork ham classified as a processed meat under the PNNS group "Fish Meat Eggs". It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains sodium nitrite and sodium ascorbate as preservatives and a small amount of added sugars. Nutritionally it offers 21 g of protein per 100 g with very low sugars and saturated fat, but its salt content is high at 1.8 g/100 g, which may be a concern for blood‑pressure‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal120 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates0.4 g

Sugars0.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical processed meats, this ham has considerably lower fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and energy while providing slightly more protein.

Ingredients

Jambon de porc (origine France), sel, arômes naturels, dextrose, bouillon de porc (os et viande de porc), antioxydant: ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium

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Marque Repère, Tradilège • 160 g

JAMBON DE PARIS

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal120 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates0.4 g

Sugars0.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical processed meats, this ham has considerably lower fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and energy while providing slightly more protein.

Ingredients

Jambon de porc (origine France), sel, arômes naturels, dextrose, bouillon de porc (os et viande de porc), antioxydant: ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium

84%

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