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Sliced Pastrami

Contains sodium nitrate

Sliced pastrami with a full ingredient list and gluten-free and MSG-free claims. It contains sodium nitrate and sodium phosphate, and has 420 mg sodium per 2 oz.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo gums or thickenersGluten-free (label)Dairy-freeVegetarian
$30.00 2 lb · lowest price at Saval Deli
Price and stock checked Oct 31, 2026
Key nutrition facts
120caloriesPer serving · 2 oz (56g)
Protein
12g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
420mg▲
Saturated fat
3g
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: Water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, potassium lactate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrate, sodium diacetate, garlic powder, extractives of spices
Product details
PackagingReusable ice packsReusable
“All of our products are shipped with reusable ice packs to ensure quality at time of delivery.” — the product page
ShippingReusable ice packsIce packs
“All of our products are shipped with reusable ice packs to ensure quality at time of delivery.” — the product page
59 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as processed meatHigh confidence · Scored on 9 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 20%83
Ingredients · counts 25%60
Processing · counts 25%45
Sourcing · counts 15%50
Transparency · counts 15%55
Why it scores 59
Nutrition 83 · Compared with other processed meats: less sodium (420 mg); no added sugar per 2 oz
Ingredients 60 · Sugar, 3rd ingredient (added sugar, −20); Sodium or potassium nitrate (additive, −10); Added phosphates (additive, −10)
Processing 45 · Cured sliced meat with sodium nitrate, phosphate and other processing aids
Sourcing 50 · The brand says it is locally made, but the beef's origin and raising are unstated
Transparency 55 · Full ingredient list, but spices are listed only as extractives
Contains sodium nitrate and sodium phosphate
420 mg sodium per 2 oz
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−20 for sugar
Varies by additive−20 for sodium or potassium nitrate, added phosphates
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Water Salt Sugar Sodium phosphate Potassium lactate Sodium erythorbate Sodium nitrate Sodium diacetate Garlic powder Extractives of spices
10 ingredients 1 to watch1 to avoid
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives3 additives · 2 moderate risk
Sodium or potassium nitrate (E251, E252)PreservativeModerate risk
Turns into nitrite in cured meat, with the same nitrosamine concern (IARC, processed meat).
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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