Tesco

Parma ham

Barcode 5057373245403

Scanned 39 times by Nomi users

No — Parma ham is not ultra-processed.

Contains pork, salt, sugar, spices, and sodium nitrite as a curing preservative. Nitrites are traditional curing agents and not sufficient alone to classify as an ultra-processed formulation under the given rules, and there are no industrial flavors, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other UPF additives.

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

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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 Parma ham

Is Parma ham ultra-processed?

No — Parma ham by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains pork, salt, sugar, spices, and sodium nitrite as a curing preservative. Nitrites are traditional curing agents and not sufficient alone to classify as an ultra-processed formulation under the given rules, and there are no industrial flavors, refined syrups, emulsifiers, or other UPF additives.

Which ingredients in Parma ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Parma ham 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.