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

The ham undergoes curing, drying and the addition of salt, dextrose and the preservative potassium nitrate (E252), which are manufacturing steps and additives that place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high salt content in this dry‑cured ham affect people with hypertension or on a low‑sodium diet?

At 5.6 g of salt per 100 g, the ham can significantly raise daily sodium intake, potentially increasing blood pressure and counteracting the goals of a low‑sodium diet, so it should be consumed only in small portions by those with hypertension.

Is this dry‑cured ham suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is made from pork and therefore is not vegan or halal; it contains no gluten, making it gluten‑free, and its very low carbohydrate content makes it compatible with a keto diet despite its high salt level.

Saint Alby • 250 g

Quart de jambon sec Traditionnel

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Product Insights

Quart de jambon sec Traditionnel is a 250 g quarter of traditional dry‑cured pork ham, produced in France and sold frozen at Lidl. It delivers a high protein content of 27 g per 100 g while providing moderate calories (247 kcal) but the product is high in salt (5.6 g) and saturated fat (5.7 g) and low in sugars (0.5 g). The ham is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), contains the preservative potassium nitrate (E252), and carries a Nutri‑Score of E reflecting its nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal247 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical processed meats, this ham contains less sugar, fat and saturated fat than the category average but its salt level is considerably higher.

Ingredients

Jambon de porc, sel, dextrose, conservateur : nitrate de potassium

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Saint Alby

250 g