Uncured sliced salami

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Is Uncured sliced salami healthy?

Uncured sliced salami scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This uncured sliced salami is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork and beef as primary components, which are good sources of protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Uncured sliced salami?

Uncured sliced salami is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Uncured sliced salami's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pork, Beef, Sea Salt count in its favor; Dextrose is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Uncured sliced salami

Good And Gather
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Target Corporation
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This uncured sliced salami is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork and beef as primary components, which are good sources of protein and essential nutrients. However, the presence of dextrose, a simple sugar, and the overall processing level limit its score. While it avoids artificial additives, the inclusion of sugar and its processed nature prevent it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 8

Pork
Good

Quality animal protein providing essential amino acids, iron, and B-vitamins.

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Beef
Good

Quality animal protein providing bioavailable iron, zinc, and B-vitamins.

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Sea Salt
Good

Unrefined mineral salt that provides essential sodium and trace minerals with minimal processing.

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Natural Spices
Neutral

Adds traditional flavor and aroma without artificial additives.

Lactic Acid Starter Culture
Neutral

Beneficial microorganisms used to safely ferment and preserve the meat.

Natural Flavoring
Neutral

Derived from natural sources to enhance the taste profile of the product.

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Celery Powder
Neutral

Used as a natural source of nitrates for curing meats without synthetic additives.

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Dextrose
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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