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Taste the Difference Honey Roast 8 Finely Sliced Yorkshire Cured British Ham Slices

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Yes — Taste the Difference Honey Roast 8 Finely Sliced Yorkshire Cured British Ham Slices is ultra-processed.

The ham contains the additive preservative sodium nitrite and the antioxidant sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

british pork

Common meat product from pigs produced in Britain, typically sold as fresh pork from pigs raised in Britain.
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

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
UPF

processed ham with nitrite and ascorbate additives

Product listing describing a processed ham with added preservative (sodium nitrite) and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate); mentions production details and outdoor-bred British pork.

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Common questions about Taste the Difference Honey Roast 8 Finely Sliced Yorkshire Cured British Ham Slices

Is Taste the Difference Honey Roast 8 Finely Sliced Yorkshire Cured British Ham Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Taste the Difference Honey Roast 8 Finely Sliced Yorkshire Cured British Ham Slices by Taste the difference, Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ham contains the additive preservative sodium nitrite and the antioxidant sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Taste the Difference Honey Roast 8 Finely Sliced Yorkshire Cured British Ham Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Taste the Difference Honey Roast 8 Finely Sliced Yorkshire Cured British Ham Slices as an ultra-processed marker: processed ham with nitrite and ascorbate additives. 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.