M&S

Honey roast ham

Barcode 00025751

Yes — Honey roast ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because of curing salts including sodium nitrite (a preservative) and caramelised sugar syrup, which are industrial processing ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

porc d’origine britannique (élaboré avec 120 g de porc cru pour 100 g de jambon rôti au miel)
OK

sugar

A basic, single-ingredient sweetener derived from sugarcane or sugar beet.
OK

miel (2%)
OK

sels de salaison (sel, conservateur: nitrite de sodium)
UPF

caramelized sugar syrup

English description

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Common questions about Honey roast ham

Is Honey roast ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey roast ham by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because of curing salts including sodium nitrite (a preservative) and caramelised sugar syrup, which are industrial processing ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4.

Which ingredients in Honey roast ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Honey roast ham as an ultra-processed marker: caramelized sugar syrup. 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.