Houghton British Wiltshire

Houghton British Wiltshire Cured Honey Roast Ham

Barcode 5019432446930

Yes — Houghton British Wiltshire Cured Honey Roast Ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives used for preservation and curing, specifically sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and the preservatives potassium nitrate and sodium nitrite, which place it in NOVA group 4.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

nutrition ingredients: british pork leg
OK

salt

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

demerara sugar

Demerara sugar is a coarse-grained brown sugar derived from the cane sugar refining process.
OK

honey

A traditional, natural sweetener produced by honeybees from floral nectar; usually used directly in foods.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

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

preservatives (potassium nitrate; sodium nitrite)

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Common questions about Houghton British Wiltshire Cured Honey Roast Ham

Is Houghton British Wiltshire Cured Honey Roast Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Houghton British Wiltshire Cured Honey Roast Ham by Houghton British Wiltshire is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives used for preservation and curing, specifically sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and the preservatives potassium nitrate and sodium nitrite, which place it in NOVA group 4.

Which ingredients in Houghton British Wiltshire Cured Honey Roast Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Houghton British Wiltshire Cured Honey Roast Ham as an ultra-processed marker: sodium ascorbate. 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.