Tesco

Honey roast ham

Barcode 5057373267184

Scanned 11 times by Nomi users

Yes — Honey roast ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids: caramelised sugar syrup (an industrial refined syrup) and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). According to NOVA, cured meats with nitrite/nitrate preservatives and industrial sugar syrups are UPFs.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
OK

honey

A natural sweet syrup produced by bees from nectar. Common food ingredient used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer.
OK

salt

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

soft brown sugar

A moist, lightly molasses-flavored granulated sugar used in baking and cooking.
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

Common food preservatives used in curing meats; includes sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate.
OK

clove powder. prepared from 114g of pork per 100g of honey roast ham

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Common questions about Honey roast ham

Is Honey roast ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Honey roast ham by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids: caramelised sugar syrup (an industrial refined syrup) and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). According to NOVA, cured meats with nitrite/nitrate preservatives and industrial sugar syrups are UPFs.

Which ingredients in Honey roast ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Honey roast ham as ultra-processed markers: caramelised sugar syrup, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). 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.