Aldi

Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices

Barcode 4088600017754

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No — Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are pork, salt, and curing preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). These are typical of processed meats (NOVA group 3) without ultra-processed additives like flavor enhancers, industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or modified starches.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

salt

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

sodium nitrite

A curing salt used to preserve and cure meat by inhibiting bacterial growth and giving pink color. Often used in processed meats.
UPF

potassium nitrate

A curing salt used in meat processing in combination with nitrites; provides preservation and curing effects.

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Common questions about Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices

Is Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices ultra-processed?

No — Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices by Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are pork, salt, and curing preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). These are typical of processed meats (NOVA group 3) without ultra-processed additives like flavor enhancers, industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, or modified starches.

Which ingredients in Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Wiltshire Cured Ham Slices as ultra-processed markers: sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate. 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.