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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines basic ingredients like pork and spices with industrial additives and processing aids such as sorbate potassium (E202) to preserve freshness, natamycin (E235) as an antifungal agent, nitrite sodium (E250) for colour and flavour, and sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, along with glucose syrup and lactose, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the high fat, saturated fat and salt content of this chorizo affect people with cardiovascular disease or hypertension?

The large amounts of total fat (48 g) and saturated fat (14.6 g) can raise LDL cholesterol, while the 3.6 g of salt per 100 g may increase blood pressure; together they elevate the risk of heart disease and should be consumed only in moderation by individuals with cardiovascular concerns.

Is the lactose or the trace soy in this product a concern for people with dairy or soy allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes lactose, which can cause symptoms for lactose‑intolerant consumers, and the label notes possible trace soy, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid the product or consult their physician before consumption.

Saint Alby • 250g

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Product Insights

Chorizo Saint Alby is a pork‑based chorizo sausage sold at Lidl that belongs to the processed meat family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing very high fat (48 g), saturated fat (14.6 g) and added sugars (~3.5 g) per 100 g, while providing 21 g of protein and 535 kcal, with salt at 3.6 g. The formulation includes pork, pork rind, lactose, glucose syrup and additives such as sorbate potassium (E202), natamycin (E235) and nitrite sodium (E250), and it may contain trace soy and lactose allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat48 g

Saturated Fat14.6 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Its fat (48 g) and saturated fat (14.6 g) are about 2.5‑3 times higher than the category averages of 18.6 g fat and 6.8 g saturated fat, its sugar content (~3.5 g) more than doubles the average 1.6 g, while salt is slightly above the 3.5 g norm.

Ingredients

Viande de porc (Origine Allemagne, Belgique, Espagne, France, Pays-Bas), couenne, sel, piment doux, épices, plantes aromatiques, lactose, sirop de glucose, sucre, arômes, ascorbate de sodium, nitrate de potassium, nitrite de sodium, ferments. Enveloppe (boyau naturel de porc, sorbate de potassium, natamycine). Traces éventuelles de soja, de moutarde et de fruits à coque. 100 g de chorizo sont élaborés à partir de 120 g de viande de porc.

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