dry cured wafer thin honey roast ham

Barcode 4088600067971

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Yes — dry cured wafer thin honey roast ham is ultra-processed.

The ham contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including stabiliser: triphosphates, caramelised sugar syrup, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, and preservative: sodium nitrite. These additives and processed sweeteners are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork (95%)
OK

honey

Natural sweetener produced by bees from floral nectar; traditional and minimally processed.
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

triphosphate stabiliser

A food additive used as a stabiliser in processed foods; a phosphate ester that helps with texture and moisture retention.
OK

natural mineral salt
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

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

Common questions about dry cured wafer thin honey roast ham

Is dry cured wafer thin honey roast ham ultra-processed?

Yes — dry cured wafer thin honey roast ham is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ham contains several ultra-processed additives and industrial ingredients, including stabiliser: triphosphates, caramelised sugar syrup, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate, and preservative: sodium nitrite. These additives and processed sweeteners are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in dry cured wafer thin honey roast ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in dry cured wafer thin honey roast ham as ultra-processed markers: triphosphate stabiliser, caramelised sugar syrup, 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.