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Black Treacle Ham by Jolly Hog
Jolly Hog

Black Treacle Ham

Barcode 5022977012126
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Black Treacle Ham is not ultra-processed.

Contains pork, treacle, salt, demerara sugar, sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (preservative). These are basic ingredients plus common curing agents; there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups that would classify it as ultra-processed under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    pork
    Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
  • OK
    treacle (4%)
  • 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
    antioxidant sodium ascorbate
  • OK
    preservative sodium nitrite

Common questions about Black Treacle Ham

Is Black Treacle Ham ultra-processed?

No — Black Treacle Ham by Jolly Hog is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains pork, treacle, salt, demerara sugar, sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (preservative). These are basic ingredients plus common curing agents; there are no industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or refined industrial syrups that would classify it as ultra-processed under the given rules.

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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