Coop

Ham & Cheese wrap

Barcode 5000129318579

Yes — Ham & Cheese wrap is ultra-processed.

This Ham & Cheese wrap is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed components. These include palm oil (a highly refined oil), stabiliser (pentasodium triphosphate), raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, malic acid, disodium diphosphate), and the pre-identified UPF additives antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrite). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

co oak smoked formed nam with added water
OK

rear o chutney
OK

redu apollo lettuce and medium mature cheddar cheese in a white tortilla wra nutrition ingredients white tortilla wrap (49%) (wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin))
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
UPF

palm oil

Palm oil derived from palm fruit, used as a cooking oil and ingredient in many processed foods.
OK

rapeseed

A basic agricultural oilseed used to produce rapeseed oil; commonly pressed or extracted for cooking. Used as a culinary ingredient.
OK

raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, malic acid, disodium diphosphate)
OK

sugar

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

salt

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

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

oak smoked formed ham (19%) (pork)
OK

stabiliser (pentasodium triphosphate)
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

real ale & onion chutney (8%) (onion, golden granulated sugar)
OK

muscovado sugar

An unrefined, moist dark brown sugar with strong molasses notes.
OK

real ale (barley)
OK

white balsamic vinegar (white wine vinegar, grape must)
OK

red wine vinegar

A vinegar produced by fermenting red wine with acetic acid bacteria, used as a tangy condiment and cooking acid.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

reduced fat soft cheese (milk) (8%)
OK

apollo lettuce (5%)
OK

medium mature cheddar cheese (milk) (5%)
OK

soured cream (milk) (3%)
OK

medium fat hard cheese (milk)

A hard cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content, often aged and used in cooking or as a table cheese.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

black pepper. 18% pork. allergy advice for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

see ingredients in bold. also
OK

may contain sesame. storage once opened eat straight away. packed in uk using british pork for co-op (gb)
OK

manchester
OK

m60 oag and co-op (ni)
OK

unit 27/1
OK

bt38 8ph. www.coop.co.uk/food fsc®-forest stewardship council®-the trade mark of the forest stewardship council (fsc) guarantees that this pack is made with wood sourced from well managed forests and other controlled and recycled sources with consideration for the environment
OK

wildlife and people. √ love where mix packaging | supporting sible forestry typical values energy value (kcal fat ())

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Common questions about Ham & Cheese wrap

Is Ham & Cheese wrap ultra-processed?

Yes — Ham & Cheese wrap by Coop is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This Ham & Cheese wrap is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial additives and processed components. These include palm oil (a highly refined oil), stabiliser (pentasodium triphosphate), raising agents (sodium hydrogen carbonate, malic acid, disodium diphosphate), and the pre-identified UPF additives antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrite). The presence of these industrial formulations and additives places the product in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Ham & Cheese wrap are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Ham & Cheese wrap as ultra-processed markers: palm oil, 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.