Sainsbury’s

sweet honey glaze gammon joint

Barcode 000000273565

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Yes — sweet honey glaze gammon joint is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium nitrite, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrial preservative used in processed meats. This alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA. It also contains potassium nitrate (another curing salt/preservative) and caramelised sugar syrup, an industrially processed sugar ingredient, which further support the UPF classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british pork (77%)
OK

honey glaze (14%) (honey, water, brown sugar, cornflour, caramelised sugar syrup)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

preservatives: potassium nitrate
UPF

sodium nitrite

A chemical curing salt used to preserve meat, inhibit bacteria, and fix colour; an inorganic nitrite additive.

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Common questions about sweet honey glaze gammon joint

Is sweet honey glaze gammon joint ultra-processed?

Yes — sweet honey glaze gammon joint by Sainsbury’s is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains sodium nitrite, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and an industrial preservative used in processed meats. This alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF under NOVA. It also contains potassium nitrate (another curing salt/preservative) and caramelised sugar syrup, an industrially processed sugar ingredient, which further support the UPF classification.

Which ingredients in sweet honey glaze gammon joint are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in sweet honey glaze gammon joint as an ultra-processed marker: sodium nitrite. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.