M&S

Wiltshire Cured Ham

Barcode 29023240

Scanned 6 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wiltshire Cured Ham is ultra-processed.

This ham is ultra-processed because it contains curing salt (with sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate) and caramelised sugar syrup, which are industrial preservatives and processed sugar ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork (made with 107g of raw pork per 100g of wiltshire cured roast ham)
UPF

curing salt

Salt mix used for curing meat, includes sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate as preservatives.
OK

honey

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

sugar

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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.

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Common questions about Wiltshire Cured Ham

Is Wiltshire Cured Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Wiltshire Cured Ham by M&S is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This ham is ultra-processed because it contains curing salt (with sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate) and caramelised sugar syrup, which are industrial preservatives and processed sugar ingredients characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Wiltshire Cured Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Wiltshire Cured Ham as ultra-processed markers: curing salt, caramelised sugar syrup. 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.