Why is Parówki 100% polskiej szynki classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it undergoes extensive processing steps such as grinding, curing, mixing with salts, spices, fruit extracts and natural flavorings, which transform the raw pork ham into a ready‑to‑cook sausage; although no listed additives are declared, these flavorings and seasonings are considered processing ingredients that place it in the ultra‑processed group.

How does the high salt content in this product affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 5.5 g of salt per 100 g, the sausages supply more than one‑third of the recommended daily limit, which can raise blood pressure and increase cardiovascular risk, so they should be consumed only occasionally by people managing hypertension or following a heart‑healthy plan.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for gluten‑free, keto, or vegan diets?

The sausage is gluten‑free because it contains no wheat‑derived ingredients, it fits a keto profile due to very low carbohydrates, but it is not vegan (or vegetarian) as the primary protein source is pork ham and the formulation includes animal‑derived flavorings.

Goodvalley • 200 g

Parówki 100% polskiej szynki

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Parówki 100% polskiej szynki are fully pork‑ham sausages made in Poland, positioned in the processed‑meat category and classified under the Meat dietary family. At 312 kcal per 100 g they contain 28 g fat (including 11 g saturated), 5.5 g salt and 14 g protein, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 classification that reflects their ultra‑processed nature. While they are gluten‑free and contain no preservatives, the high levels of fat, saturated fat and salt make them a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal312 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates0.9 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average processed‑meat product, these sausages have markedly more fat (28 g vs 18.6 g), saturated fat (11 g vs 6.8 g) and salt (5.5 g vs 3.5 g), higher energy (312 kcal vs 255 kcal), but lower sugars (0.6 g vs 1.6 g), carbohydrates (0.9 g vs 3.3 g) and protein (14 g vs 18.4 g).

Ingredients

Mięso wieprzowe z szynki (100 g produktu otrzymano ze 100 g mięsa wieprzowego z szynki), sól, przyprawy, ekstrakty owoców, warzyw i przypraw, aromaty naturalne.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Parówki 100% polskiej szynki.

TARCZYŃSKI

2 x 100 g

Naturalne Parówki 100% z szynki

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Tarczyński

330 g

Krakowska sucha z szynki

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Tarczyński

440g

Parówki z szynki Family Pack

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Tarczyński

180 g

Parówki Premium z fileta z kurczaka

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Kraina Wędlin

250 g

Parówki z filetem z kurczaka

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KRAINA WĘDLIN

300

Kiełbaski z szynki i cielęciny

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Goodvalley • 200 g

Parówki 100% polskiej szynki

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal312 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates0.9 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Mięso wieprzowe z szynki (100 g produktu otrzymano ze 100 g mięsa wieprzowego z szynki), sól, przyprawy, ekstrakty owoców, warzyw i przypraw, aromaty naturalne.

84%

35%

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