48

Nutrition Score

Poor

Stara Planina cooked-smoked salami (shpek)

20404741

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

74

Hazard Score

Use with caution

46

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

PorkMeat · No known concerns

Whole animal protein. Base component of traditional minced meat and sausages.

BeefMeat · No known concerns

Lean animal protein rich in iron, zinc, and essential B vitamins.

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.

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.

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.

E452 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Water-binding phosphate in processed meat/cheese.

Sodium Ascorbate

E301 · No known concerns

Sodium salt of vitamin C. Antioxidant and preservative. Safe and nutritionally beneficial.

Spices · No known concerns

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