Aldi

Wiltshire Cured Thick Cut Oak Smoked Ham

Barcode 4088600039916

Yes — Wiltshire Cured Thick Cut Oak Smoked Ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate), which are additives characteristic of NOVA group 4 foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

outdoor bred pork
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

sodium nitrate. made with 108g of raw pork per 100g of finished product

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Common questions about Wiltshire Cured Thick Cut Oak Smoked Ham

Is Wiltshire Cured Thick Cut Oak Smoked Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Wiltshire Cured Thick Cut Oak Smoked Ham by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate), which are additives characteristic of NOVA group 4 foods.

Which ingredients in Wiltshire Cured Thick Cut Oak Smoked Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wiltshire Cured Thick Cut Oak Smoked Ham as an ultra-processed marker: 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.