Aldi

British cooked ham

Barcode 4088600315775

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — British cooked ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including stabiliser (triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservatives (sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate).

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

british pork (88%)
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.
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.
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

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 chemical curing salt used to preserve meat and develop cured colour; an inorganic salt often used in processed meats.
OK

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Common questions about British cooked ham

Is British cooked ham ultra-processed?

Yes — British cooked ham by Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives including stabiliser (triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservatives (sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate).

Which ingredients in British cooked ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in British cooked ham as ultra-processed markers: triphosphate stabiliser, sodium ascorbate, 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.