Kroger, HEMISFARES, DRY CURED ACORN
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.3 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,357 MG | 59% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 21.4g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Sodium, Na (59% of Daily Value per 100g).
About HEMISFARES, DRY CURED ACORN
Hemisfares Dry Cured Acorn is a Spanish-style dry-cured charcuterie product from The Kroger Co.'s Hemisfares specialty international food sub-brand, made from Iberico pork — the prized black-hoofed Iberian pig breed (Sus scrofa domesticus var.) native to the Iberian Peninsula. Iberico pork raised on acorn (bellota) diet produces jamón ibérico de bellota, one of the world's most celebrated cured meats, valued for its rich intramuscular fat marbling and complex, nutty flavor profile.
The ingredient list reveals a complex cure formulation: Iberico pork, salt, lactose, sucrose, dextrin, milk and soy isolate proteins, spices (black pepper, nutmeg), sodium phosphates, ascorbic acid, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, potassium nitrite, monosodium glutamate, glucono delta lactone, and carminic acid. The presence of carminic acid (also known as E120, a red colorant derived from female cochineal insects) is a notable transparency point — this is an insect-derived food coloring, making the product non-vegan and non-kosher. Milk and soy isolate proteins are used as binders, contributing dairy and soy allergens.
Allergens include dairy (lactose, milk protein isolate), soy (soy protein isolate), and potential sulfite sensitivity via nitrites. Per 100 grams, this product provides 429 calories, 21.43 grams of protein, zero carbohydrates, and 35.71 grams of fat — consistent with a dry-cured, high-fat charcuterie product. The carminic acid (insect-derived) flag is essential for vegan, vegetarian, and kosher consumers.
Ingredients
IBERICO PORK, SALT, LACTOSE, SUCROSE, DEXTRIN, MILK AND SOY ISOLATE PROTEINS, SPICES (BLACK PEPPER, NUTMEG), SODIUM PHOSPHATES, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, POTASSIUM NITRITE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, CARMINIC ACID.
Dietary Information
HEMISFARES, DRY CURED ACORN is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in HEMISFARES, DRY CURED ACORN include Sodium, Na (59% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 429 calories per 100 grams, HEMISFARES, DRY CURED ACORN gets 20% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 75% from fat. This is energy-dense, similar to nuts, oils, and concentrated foods.
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