Sainsbury's

Serrano ham

Barcode 00497091

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Serrano ham is ultra-processed.

Contains industrial preservatives (potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite) and antioxidant additive (sodium ascorbate), which are food additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

preservatives: potassium nitrate
OK

sodium nitrite; antioxidant: sodium ascorbate. 260g 90g

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Common questions about Serrano ham

Is Serrano ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Serrano ham by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains industrial preservatives (potassium nitrate, sodium nitrite) and antioxidant additive (sodium ascorbate), which are food additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods in NOVA.

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.