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Yes — Wafer Thin Ham is ultra-processed.
Not a great everyday choice because of its industrial curing additives.
Wafer Thin Ham is ultra-processed because it contains sodium nitrite, a preservative specifically identified as a UPF ingredient. It also contains sodium nitrate and sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives used to preserve and stabilize processed meat. The pork, sea salt, demerara sugar, and sugar are not the factors driving the classification.
Yes — Wafer Thin Ham by Taste The Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Wafer Thin Ham is ultra-processed because it contains sodium nitrite, a preservative specifically identified as a UPF ingredient. It also contains sodium nitrate and sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives used to preserve and stabilize processed meat. The pork, sea salt, demerara sugar, and sugar are not the factors driving the classification.
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.
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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.