Asda

Cooked ham

Barcode 5057172122028

Yes — Cooked ham is ultra-processed.

The product contains dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), stabiliser (triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite). These are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Dextrose is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

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OK

cured and cooked pork leg with added water ngredients pork (79%)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

dextrose

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

stabiliser (triphosphates)
OK

tioxidant (sodium ascorbate)
OK

preservative (sodium itrite). ackaged in a protective atmosphere. 10 artificial colours or flavours. try me
OK

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Common questions about Cooked ham

Is Cooked ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Cooked ham by Asda is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains dextrose (an isolated refined sugar), stabiliser (triphosphates), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite). These are industrial additives characteristic of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Dextrose is a pre-identified UPF ingredient and alone is sufficient to classify the product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Cooked ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Cooked ham 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.