Sainsbury's

British wafer thin ham slices

Barcode 01687675

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — British wafer thin ham slices is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium acetate, sodium nitrite), stabilisers (triphosphates), and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) are all isolated/additive compounds characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. The presence of dextrose, which is pre-identified as a UPF ingredient, alone is sufficient to classify this as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork (81%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

preservatives: potassium lactate
OK

sodium acetate
OK

sodium nitrite; salt
UPF

dextrose

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

stabilisers: triphosphates; antioxidant: sodium ascorbate

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Common questions about British wafer thin ham slices

Is British wafer thin ham slices ultra-processed?

Yes — British wafer thin ham slices by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and refined ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: dextrose (an industrially extracted sugar), preservatives (potassium lactate, sodium acetate, sodium nitrite), stabilisers (triphosphates), and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) are all isolated/additive compounds characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. The presence of dextrose, which is pre-identified as a UPF ingredient, alone is sufficient to classify this as UPF.

Which ingredients in British wafer thin ham slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in British wafer thin ham slices as an ultra-processed marker: 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.