Irish Cooked Ham

Barcode 20546717

Yes — Irish Cooked Ham is ultra-processed.

The product contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including dextrose, triphosphates, diphosphates, polyphosphates, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, preservative: sodium nitrite, and natural flavouring. These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

OK

storage instruction: 97% irish pork
OK

water

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

salt

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

dextrose

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

stabilisers: keep refrigerated
OK

or triphosphates
UPF

diphosphates

A class of phosphate salts used as food additives (e.g., leavening agents, sequestrants, or stabilizers) in processed foods.
UPF

polyphosphates

A group of phosphate salt additives used to retain moisture, modify texture, and act as stabilizers in processed foods.
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.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.

Common questions about Irish Cooked Ham

Is Irish Cooked Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Irish Cooked Ham is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several industrial additives and ultra-processed ingredients, including dextrose, triphosphates, diphosphates, polyphosphates, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, preservative: sodium nitrite, and natural flavouring. These additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Irish Cooked Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Irish Cooked Ham as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, diphosphates, polyphosphates, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite, natural flavouring. 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.