Quorn

Vegetarian Ham Slices

Barcode 5019503039917

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Vegetarian Ham Slices is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives: flavourings, humectant (sorbitol), preservative (potassium sorbate), and added colour (iron oxide). These extracted/isolated additives and industrial formulations meet NOVA criteria for UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

mycoprotein (74%)
OK

rehydrated egg white

Egg white that has been dehydrated and later rehydrated for use as an ingredient.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
OK

flavourings (contain milk, colour: iron oxide)
OK

pea fibre

Ground pea fibers used as a dietary fiber or texture enhancer in foods.
OK

humectant: sorbitol; preservative: potassium sorbate

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Common questions about Vegetarian Ham Slices

Is Vegetarian Ham Slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Vegetarian Ham Slices by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes several industrial additives: flavourings, humectant (sorbitol), preservative (potassium sorbate), and added colour (iron oxide). These extracted/isolated additives and industrial formulations meet NOVA criteria for UPF.

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.