Why is LE BON PARIS smoked ham classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ham undergoes several industrial processes – curing, cooking, smoking and the addition of a broth, salt, sugar, natural flavorings and smoke – which place it in the NOVA 4 group for ultra‑processed foods; although no synthetic additives are listed, the natural flavorings and smoke act as functional additives.

How does the salt content of this smoked ham affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, the product exceeds the low‑salt threshold and can contribute significantly to daily sodium intake, making it less suitable for people managing hypertension or requiring strict sodium control, while its low sugar content is compatible with diabetic diets.

Is this smoked ham suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The ham is made from pork and contains pork‑derived broth, so it is unsuitable for vegan, vegetarian or halal diets; however, it contains virtually no carbohydrates and only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, which makes it compatible with a keto regimen, and it does not list any gluten‑containing ingredients.

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Product Insights

LE BON PARIS smoked ham, a French‑produced white smoked ham, belongs to the processed meat family (PNNS group: Processed meat). It delivers a high protein level of 20 g per 100 g and low sugar and carbohydrate content, but it also contains 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, which classifies its salt level as high, and its overall energy is modest at 105 kcal. The product is rated Nutri‑Score C and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the multiple industrial steps and added flavorings such as smoke and natural aromatics.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal105 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, this smoked ham contains far less fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt, and provides about half the calories while offering a higher protein content.

Ingredients

Jambon frais de porc, bouillon (eau, couenne de porc, oignons, os de porc, carottes, sel, persil, ail, clous de girofle, poivre, laurier), sel, sucre, arômes naturels, fumée,

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