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German wafer thin Brunswick ham by Waitrose
Waitrose

German wafer thin Brunswick ham

Barcode 5000169582305
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — German wafer thin Brunswick ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: antioxidant (sodium erythorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrite), which are not basic culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

No 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.
  • OK
    antioxidant (sodium erythorbate)
  • OK
    preservative (sodium nitrite) prepared with 104g of pork per 100g of product

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Common questions about German wafer thin Brunswick ham

Is German wafer thin Brunswick ham ultra-processed?

Yes — German wafer thin Brunswick ham by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: antioxidant (sodium erythorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrite), which are not basic culinary ingredients.

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.

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