Orange cranberry ham

Barcode 01834246

Yes — Orange cranberry ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it is a ready-to-eat processed meat containing cosmetic/technological additives: preservative sodium nitrite and antioxidant sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives used to preserve color and shelf life rather than basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

sweetened dried cranberries (5%) (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

orange zest (0.5%)
OK

preservative: sodium nitrite; antioxidant: sodium ascorbate

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Common questions about Orange cranberry ham

Is Orange cranberry ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Orange cranberry ham is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it is a ready-to-eat processed meat containing cosmetic/technological additives: preservative sodium nitrite and antioxidant sodium ascorbate, which are industrial additives used to preserve color and shelf life rather than basic culinary ingredients.

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.