63/100

Food

Deli Meats

Low burden — Deli Meats is a relatively low-burden choice.

Processed sliced ham, salami and cured meats.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
2

Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 63 places deli meats in the Low band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Processed meats are classified as a group 1 carcinogen, driven partly by nitrite-formed nitrosamines. Occasional use is one thing; daily deli sandwiches add up.

Cleaner swap → Fresh-roasted meat you slice yourself.
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Frequently asked questions

Is deli meats a toxic exposure?

Deli Meats has a Detox Score of 63 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Processed meats are classified as a group 1 carcinogen, driven partly by nitrite-formed nitrosamines. Occasional use is one thing; daily deli sandwiches add up.

What is a safer alternative to deli meats?

A lower-exposure swap for deli meats is: Fresh-roasted meat you slice yourself. Processed meats are classified as a group 1 carcinogen, driven partly by nitrite-formed nitrosamines. Occasional use is one thing; daily deli sandwiches add up.

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