M&S

Dry Cured Ham

Barcode 00618236

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Yes — Dry Cured Ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: curing salt with sodium nitrite (a preservative), an added antioxidant (E301, sodium ascorbate), and an unspecified syrup which is likely an industrial refined syrup. These extracted and synthesized additives and refined syrup ingredients fit the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork (made with 115g of raw pork per 100g of roast dry cured formed ham)
UPF

curing salt

A curing salt used in meat preservation that includes salt and the preservative sodium nitrite; used to cure and color cured meats.
OK

sugar

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

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

caramelised sugar

A sugar that has been heated to develop a caramel flavor and color; essentially a processed form of sugar.
OK

syrup

A sweet, viscous liquid produced from sugar or starch that is used as a sweetener or flavoring in foods.
UPF

antioxidant: e301

E301 corresponds to sodium ascorbate/ascorbate salt used as an antioxidant additive

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Common questions about Dry Cured Ham

Is Dry Cured Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Dry Cured Ham by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives: curing salt with sodium nitrite (a preservative), an added antioxidant (E301, sodium ascorbate), and an unspecified syrup which is likely an industrial refined syrup. These extracted and synthesized additives and refined syrup ingredients fit the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Dry Cured Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Dry Cured Ham as ultra-processed markers: curing salt, antioxidant: e301. 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.