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Finely sliced roast ham

Barcode 5000169602720

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Yes — Finely sliced roast ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive preservative sodium nitrite, an industrial ingredient used to cure and preserve processed meats.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

sugar

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

sodium nitrite

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

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Common questions about Finely sliced roast ham

Is Finely sliced roast ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Finely sliced roast ham by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains the additive preservative sodium nitrite, an industrial ingredient used to cure and preserve processed meats.

Which ingredients in Finely sliced roast ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Finely sliced roast 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.