Tesco

Brunswick ham slices

Barcode 5052909256878

Scanned 5 times by Nomi users

Yes — Brunswick ham slices is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: antioxidant (sodium erythorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrite), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

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

antioxidant (sodium erythorbate)
UPF

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.

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Common questions about Brunswick ham slices

Is Brunswick ham slices ultra-processed?

Yes — Brunswick ham slices by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives: antioxidant (sodium erythorbate) and preservative (sodium nitrite), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Brunswick ham slices are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Brunswick ham slices as an ultra-processed marker: 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.