Dry cure ham

Barcode 5022977012102

Scanned 16 times by Nomi users

Yes — Dry cure ham is ultra-processed.

Contains sodium ascorbate, a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and sodium nitrite, an industrial curing agent; presence of these additives makes the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

2 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

demerara sugar

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

sodium ascorbate

Sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant in foods and beverages.
UPF

sodium nitrite

A chemical curing salt used to preserve meat, inhibit bacteria, and fix colour; an inorganic nitrite additive.

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Common questions about Dry cure ham

Is Dry cure ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Dry cure ham is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains sodium ascorbate, a pre-identified UPF ingredient, and sodium nitrite, an industrial curing agent; presence of these additives makes the product ultra-processed under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Dry cure ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Dry cure ham as ultra-processed markers: 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.