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Chorizo slices
Product Insights
Chorizo slices are a ready‑to‑eat processed meat product classified in the Fish Meat Eggs PNNS group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of additives such as sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate and sodium ascorbate. Nutritionally, the slices are high in total and saturated fat and protein, low in sugars, and contain a moderate amount of salt compared with typical processed meats.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g/ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with average processed meats, this chorizo has substantially more fat (29.1 g vs 18.6 g) and saturated fat (10.6 g vs 6.8 g), similar carbohydrate content, lower sugar (2.4 g vs 1.6 g) and markedly lower salt (0.6 g vs 3.5 g).
Ingredients
Pork, Flavouring, Salt, Smoked Paprika (2%), Dextrose, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Nutmeg, Oregano.
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