Common questions

Is Prosciutto healthy?

Prosciutto scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Prosciutto is a processed meat product made from pork and sea salt, which are both high-quality ingredients.

How processed is Prosciutto?

Prosciutto is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Prosciutto's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Prosciutto

Name: Prosciutto
Brand: Marketside

Marketside

Excellent

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Walmart

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

Prosciutto is a processed meat product made from pork and sea salt, which are both high-quality ingredients. The product is relatively low in processing, maintaining the integrity of the pork while adding only sea salt for preservation. However, the high sodium content is a concern, which slightly impacts its overall healthiness despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 2

Sea Salt

Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Pork

Neutral

Pork is a common source of protein and provides essential nutrients, but its health impact depends on processing and consumption levels.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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