M&S

Large british breaded ham

Barcode 00665124

Yes — Large british breaded ham is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including curing salt (salt, preservative: sodium nitrite), antioxidant: E301, colour: paprika extract, stabiliser: E451, and dextrose. These curing agents, antioxidants, colourings, stabilisers, and refined sugars are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork (95%)
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

pork gelatin

Gelatin derived from pork collagen used as a gelling agent in foods like jellies, desserts, and confectionery.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
OK

maize flour

Finely ground maize used as a staple ingredient in baking and cooking; a basic food commodity.
OK

sugar

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
UPF

antioxidant: e301

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.
OK

curcumin

Active component of turmeric; a yellow pigment used as a spice and colorant.
UPF

stabiliser e451

Food additive used as a stabiliser/emulsifier in processed foods; commonly a phosphate stabiliser.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

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Common questions about Large british breaded ham

Is Large british breaded ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Large british breaded ham by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed ingredients, including curing salt (salt, preservative: sodium nitrite), antioxidant: E301, colour: paprika extract, stabiliser: E451, and dextrose. These curing agents, antioxidants, colourings, stabilisers, and refined sugars are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Large british breaded ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Large british breaded ham as ultra-processed markers: curing salt, antioxidant: e301, paprika extract, stabiliser e451, dextrose. 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.