Why is Bio Traditions Cooked Ham classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ham undergoes multiple processing steps and includes added substances such as sodium nitrite (preservative), sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium citrate (stabiliser), plus dextrose, cane sugar and spices, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 2.1 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a large share of the recommended daily sodium limit, potentially raising blood pressure and should be limited for hypertensive individuals; it does not directly influence blood glucose but the high sodium may exacerbate heart‑related risks often linked to diabetes.

Is the trace of mustard in this ham a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes; the label notes possible traces of mustard, so anyone with a confirmed mustard allergy should avoid this ham to prevent allergic reactions.

Lidl,Metzgerfrisch • 100 g

Bio Traditions-Kochschinken

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Bio Traditions Cooked Ham is an organic, gluten‑free, lactose‑free processed meat belonging to the PNNS groups “Fish Meat Eggs” and “Processed meat”. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing added nitrite, sodium ascorbate and sodium citrate as preservative, antioxidant and stabiliser. While it offers 20 g of protein, low fat (2 g), low saturated fat (1 g) and low sugars (1 g), it is relatively high in salt (2.1 g per 100 g), which may be a concern for sodium‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal103 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for processed meats, this ham provides far less fat (2 g vs 18.58 g), saturated fat (1 g vs 6.78 g), salt (2.1 g vs 3.52 g), calories (103 kcal vs 255 kcal) and slightly lower sugars (1 g vs 1.56 g).

Ingredients

Schweinefleisch, Speisesalz, Meersalz, Dextrose, Gewürze, Gemüsepulver (Karotte¹, Pastinake), Rohrzucker¹, Antioxidationsmittel: Natriumascorbat; Stabilisator: Natriumcitrate; Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit. 'aus kontrolliert ökologischer Landwirtschaft. Kann Spuren von Senf und Sellerie enthalten.

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