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Taste the Difference 4 Breaded Yorkshire Cure Ham Slices

Barcode 00195973

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Yes — Taste the Difference 4 Breaded Yorkshire Cure Ham Slices is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients: pork gelatine (industrial gelling agent), preservative sodium nitrite, antioxidant sodium ascorbate, and colouring agents (paprika extract, curcumin) within the breadcrumb. These extracted and isolated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this is an ultra-processed food.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

salt

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

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

breadcrumb

Crumbs made from fortified wheat flour with salt, yeast, and natural colorings (paprika extract, curcumin). Typical bakery or ready-made breadcrumbs used for coating or topping; contains fortified flour components.
OK

pork gelatin

Gelatin derived from pork collagen used as a gelling agent in foods like jellies, desserts, and confectionery.
UPF

sodium nitrite and sodium ascorbate

Nitrite-based preservative commonly used in cured meats; combined with sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant to stabilize color and prevent bacterial growth.

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Common questions about Taste the Difference 4 Breaded Yorkshire Cure Ham Slices

Is Taste the Difference 4 Breaded Yorkshire Cure Ham Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Taste the Difference 4 Breaded Yorkshire Cure Ham Slices by Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference, Taste the difference, Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients: pork gelatine (industrial gelling agent), preservative sodium nitrite, antioxidant sodium ascorbate, and colouring agents (paprika extract, curcumin) within the breadcrumb. These extracted and isolated additives go beyond basic culinary ingredients, so under NOVA this is an ultra-processed food.

Which ingredients in Taste the Difference 4 Breaded Yorkshire Cure Ham Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Taste the Difference 4 Breaded Yorkshire Cure Ham Slices as an ultra-processed marker: sodium nitrite and sodium ascorbate. 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.