Natural choice, uncured hard salami

Natural choice, uncured hard salami

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Target diet: Halal

Natural choice, uncured hard salami · Halal

No, skip it.

pork.

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

pork

On the label

Beef and porksaltturbinado sugarspicescelery juice powdernatural flavoringcherry powderlactic acid starter culture

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)pork

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
393 kcal
Fat
35.7 g
Saturated fat
14.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
0 g
Sugars
0 g
low
Fibre
0 g
Protein
21.4 g
Salt
4 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, low in sugars, high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Beef and pork, salt, contains 2% or less of water, turbinado sugar, spices, celery juice powder, natural flavoring, cherry powder, lactic acid starter culture, salt, maltodextrin, lime juice concentrate.

Detailed analysis: why is Natural choice, uncured hard salami not halal?

Our analysis indicates that Natural choice, uncured hard salami is likely not suitable for a halal diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • pork

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Beef and pork, salt, contains 2% or less of water, turbinado sugar, spices, celery juice powder, natural flavoring, cherry powder, lactic acid starter culture, salt, maltodextrin, lime juice concentrate.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Natural choice, uncured hard salami contains 393 calories per 100g, with 21.4g of protein, 35.7g of fat, and 0g of carbohydrates.

What should you do?

If you are following a halal diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer halal-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Natural choice, uncured hard salami Halal?

No, Natural choice, uncured hard salami is generally not Halal because it contains pork.

Does Natural choice, uncured hard salami contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Beef and pork, salt, contains 2% or less of water, turbinado sugar, spices, celery juice powder, natural flavoring, cherry powder, lactic acid starter...

What are the nutritional facts of Natural choice, uncured hard salami?

Natural choice, uncured hard salami contains 393 calories per 100g, with 21.4g of protein, 0g of carbohydrates, and 35.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Natural choice, uncured hard salami?

Natural choice, uncured hard salami lists 0 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Is Natural choice, uncured hard salami ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Natural choice, uncured hard salami is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Natural choice, uncured hard salami on a Halal diet?

No, Natural choice, uncured hard salami is not recommended for a Halal diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Halal-certified alternatives.