BM Foods Ltd

Cooked Ham Trimmings

Barcode 5027951005828

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Yes — Cooked Ham Trimmings is ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser (diphosphates), preservative (sodium nitrite), antioxidant additives (sodium erythorbate, sodium ascorbate), and firming agent (potassium chloride). These are industrial additives and processing aids characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork (97%) salt
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

firming agent: potassium chloride; stabiliser: diphosphates; antioxidants sodium erythorbate
OK

sodium ascorbate; spice extracts; preservative: sodium nitrite
OK

smoke

Produced by burning or smoldering wood to impart aroma and flavor; used in curing or cooking.

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Common questions about Cooked Ham Trimmings

Is Cooked Ham Trimmings ultra-processed?

Yes — Cooked Ham Trimmings by BM Foods Ltd is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is valid. This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabiliser (diphosphates), preservative (sodium nitrite), antioxidant additives (sodium erythorbate, sodium ascorbate), and firming agent (potassium chloride). These are industrial additives and processing aids characteristic of NOVA Group 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Cooked Ham Trimmings are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cooked Ham Trimmings as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.