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

The product is made from pork meat that undergoes cooking, curing and the addition of preservation agents, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; it contains sodium nitrite (E250) as a curing agent, sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, diphosphate (E450) as a stabiliser, and iodised salt that includes potassium iodate.

How does the salt content in Kochhinterschinken affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 2.5 g of salt per 100 g (about 1 g of sodium), the ham provides roughly 40 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum daily salt intake, so regular consumption can raise blood pressure and should be limited for people managing hypertension or following a low‑sodium plan.

Is Kochhinterschinken suitable for specific dietary patterns such as keto, gluten‑free, or halal?

The ham is low in carbohydrates and high in protein, fitting well within a ketogenic diet, and it contains no gluten‑derived ingredients, making it gluten‑free; however, because it is pork‑based it is not permissible for halal diets and it is not vegan or vegetarian.

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Kochhinterschinken

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Product Insights

Kochhinterschinken is a pre‑cooked pork ham belonging to the meat‑and‑egg PNNS group and is sold in 200 g plastic film packages. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting the presence of several additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), sodium ascorbate (E301) and diphosphate (E450) used for preservation and texture. Nutritionally, the slice offers 19.5 g of protein and only 108 kcal per 100 g, while its fat (3 g), saturated fat (1.2 g) and sugars (0.5 g) are well below average for processed meats, the salt level of 2.5 g remains relatively high.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared meats, this ham contains dramatically less fat (3 g vs 18.6 g), saturated fat (1.2 g vs 6.8 g) and sugar (0.5 g vs 1.6 g), delivers slightly more protein (19.5 g vs 18.4 g) and lower calories (108 kcal vs 255 kcal), while its salt content (2.5 g) is modestly below the category average of 3.5 g.

Ingredients

Schweinefleisch, jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumjodat), Dextrose, Stabilisator (Diphosphate), Antioxidationsmittel (Natriumascorbat), Konservierungsstoff (Natriumnitrit)

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200 g