Sainsbury's

J. Sainsbury British Honey Roast Ham

Barcode 00251112

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Yes — J. Sainsbury British Honey Roast Ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives and additives, including stabiliser (triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite). These are industrial additives used to modify shelf life, texture, and color, which places the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork (97%)
OK

honey

A traditional, natural sweetener produced by honeybees from floral nectar; usually used directly in foods.
OK

salt

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

triphosphate stabiliser

A food additive used as a stabiliser in processed foods; a phosphate ester that helps with texture and moisture retention.
OK

150g e gb hu200 antioxidant: sodium ascorbate
OK

preservative: sodium nitrite. the outdoor bred pork in this product comes from producers inspected to rspca welfare standards by the rspca's independently certified farm assurance scheme. for more information visit www.rspcaassured.org.uk/sainsburys 260g 90g tray recycle 50g film don't recycle

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Common questions about J. Sainsbury British Honey Roast Ham

Is J. Sainsbury British Honey Roast Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — J. Sainsbury British Honey Roast Ham by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives and additives, including stabiliser (triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite). These are industrial additives used to modify shelf life, texture, and color, which places the product in the ultra-processed NOVA category.

Which ingredients in J. Sainsbury British Honey Roast Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in J. Sainsbury British Honey Roast Ham as an ultra-processed marker: triphosphate stabiliser. 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.