Why is Schinken ofengebacken classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 indicates that the product includes ingredients not typically found in a fresh meat cut. The ham contains added dextrose, a stabiliser (triphosphate, E451), a firming agent (potassium chloride, E508), an antioxidant (sodium ascorbate, E301) and a preservative (sodium nitrite, E250), all of which qualify it as ultra‑processed.

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

The total sugar is low (0.9 g per 100 g), which is generally acceptable for diabetes, but the label reports added sugars of 12.5 g, so individuals should verify the accurate amount. The salt level (1.87 g per 100 g) is high relative to daily recommendations and can raise blood pressure, making the ham less suitable for a hypertensive diet without careful portion control.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No, the ham is made from pork, so it is not vegan, nor halal for those observing Islamic dietary laws. It is naturally gluten‑free, but it is not keto‑friendly because of added sugars and dextrose, and it contains potential allergens such as mustard and celery.

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Schinken ofengebacken

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Product Insights

Schinken ofengebacken is an oven‑baked cooked ham made from pork, classified in the meat family (PNNS groups: Meat). It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status due to added sugars, stabilisers, a firming agent, an antioxidant and a preservative (E250, E301, E451, E508). Nutritionally it offers high protein (20 g per 100 g) and low fat (2 g) but also a relatively high salt level (1.87 g) and added sugars, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for processed meat products (average per 100 g: 18.6 g fat, 6.8 g saturated fat, 3.5 g salt, 1.6 g sugars, 255 kcal, 18.4 g protein), this ham contains far less fat, saturated fat and salt, markedly fewer calories, a lower sugar level and slightly more protein.

Ingredients

Schweinefleisch, Speisesalz, Dextrose, Stabilisator: Triphosphate; Festigungsmittel: Kaliumchlorid; Antioxidationsmittel: Natriumascorbat; Gewürze, Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit. Das Produkt kann Spuren von Senf und Sellerie enthalten. DURCHSCHNITTLICHE pro Scheibe % RM* pro NÄHRWERTE pro 100g (6,3g) Scheibe (6,3g) Brennwert kJ/kcal 435/103 27/6 0% Fett 2,0 g 0,1 g <1% davon: - gesättigte Fettsäuren 0,8 g <0,1 g <1% Kohlenhydrate 1,0 g <0,1 g <1% davon: Zucker 0,9 g <0,1 g <1% Eiweiß 20,0 g 1,3 g 3% Salz 1,9 g 0,12 g 2% *Referenzmenge für einen durchschnittlichen Erwachsenen (8400 kJ/2000 kcal) Kochschinken 100 g: 16 Scheiben à ca. 6,3g

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