34
Nutrition Score
Poor

Trakiyska Lukanka XXL (dry-cured sausage)

3800214924577
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
45
Hazard Score
Hazardous
19
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.
Pork Fat (Lard)
PorkFat  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Rendered pork fat, used in sausages, pâtés and traditional charcuterie.
Hydrolyzed Collagen
CollagProt  ·  No known concerns
Easily absorbed structural protein powder added to premium dairy, protein shakes, and health sweets.
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.
Spices
Spices  ·  No known concerns
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.
Potassium Nitrate
E252  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: IARC, EFSA
Traditional curing agent (saltpetre) in dry-cured meats. Converts to nitrite; contributes to the nitrosamine mechanism behind processed meat's IARC Group 1 classification.
Haemoglobin (Porcine)
PorkHaemoglobin  ·  −1 pts
Natural red colorant derived from porcine blood, used in cured/dried meat products.
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.
Sodium Erythorbate
E316  ·  −2 pts
Antioxidant common in cured meats.
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 (Dextrose)
Glucose  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Simple sugar used as a sweetener, energy source, and in food processing. High GI.
Monosodium Glutamate
E621  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavor enhancer. Linked to headaches and sensitivity reactions in high doses.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Pork Protein Isolate
PorkProteinIso  ·  No known concerns
A protein extract from pork used as a binder/filler in processed meat products.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Mustard
Mustard  ·  No known concerns
Contains mustard
Condiment and seed. A major allergen.
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