9
Nutrition Score
Poor

Salami

20963866
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
35
Hazard Score
Hazardous
9
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Pork Meat
PorkMeat  ·  No known concerns
Whole animal protein. Base component of traditional minced meat and sausages.
Lard
Lard  ·  −2 pts
Rendered pork fat.
Curing Salt (Sodium Nitrite Blend)
CuringSalt  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: IARC
Sodium-nitrite salt blend used to cure meats; same hazard family as E250.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Sodium Nitrite
E250  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: IARC
Preservative in cured meats. Its nitrosamine by-products are a key mechanism behind IARC classifying processed meat consumption as Group 1 carcinogenic to humans.
Soya (Soybean)
SoyaIng  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains soybeans
Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.
Lactose
Lactose  ·  −1 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains milk
Milk sugar. Causes digestive issues in people with lactose intolerance.
Spices
Spices  ·  No known concerns
Glucose (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
E300  ·  No known concerns
Natural antioxidant vitamin. Used to prevent oxidation in foods and beverages. Safe and beneficial.
Sodium Ascorbate
E301  ·  No known concerns
Sodium salt of vitamin C. Antioxidant and preservative. Safe and nutritionally beneficial.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Canola Oil (Rapeseed)
CanolaOil  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Vegetable oil derived from a variety of rapeseed. Low in saturated fat, high in monounsaturated fats.
guar Arabica
No known concerns
Polyphosphates
E452  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Water-binding phosphate in processed meat/cheese.
Glucono Delta-Lactone
E575  ·  No known concerns
Acidity regulator used in baking and tofu.
Carmine (Cochineal extract)
E120  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Natural red food coloring derived from crushed insects. Used in strawberry yogurts, sweets, and meats. Known allergen; can trigger asthma or anaphylaxis.
The shell is not edible
No known concerns
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