Hormel

Chopped Pork and Ham

Barcode 037600209571

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Chopped Pork and Ham is ultra-processed.

The product contains multiple ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including flavourings, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, preservative: sodium nitrite, and the stabiliser trisodium diphosphate. These industrial additives used for preservation, stabilisation, and flavouring make the product ultra-processed, even though the main ingredients are pork and ham.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Meat from a pig; primary protein source in many dishes.
OK

salt

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

starch

Powdered carbohydrate obtained from plants (e.g., corn, potato, tapioca); thickening agent and energy source in foods.
OK

water

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

ham

Cured or processed pork product; typically seasoned and preserved.
OK

sugar

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

trisodium diphosphate stabiliser

Food additive used as a stabiliser; an inorganic phosphate salt.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate is the sodium salt of ascorbic acid, used as an antioxidant to prevent oxidation in foods and to extend shelf life.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Sodium nitrite is a curing agent and preservative, commonly used to inhibit microbial growth and fix color in processed meats.

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Common questions about Chopped Pork and Ham

Is Chopped Pork and Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Chopped Pork and Ham by Hormel is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains multiple ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including flavourings, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, preservative: sodium nitrite, and the stabiliser trisodium diphosphate. These industrial additives used for preservation, stabilisation, and flavouring make the product ultra-processed, even though the main ingredients are pork and ham.

Which ingredients in Chopped Pork and Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Chopped Pork and Ham as ultra-processed markers: ham, trisodium diphosphate stabiliser, flavourings, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite. 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.