Ham

Barcode 5057373267207

Scanned 12 times by Nomi users

No — Ham is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list includes pork, salt, and standard curing preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). These are typical of processed meats but do not include industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or artificial sweeteners designated as UPF triggers. Therefore, this is processed (NOVA 3) rather than ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

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.
UPF

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

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

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Common questions about Ham

Is Ham ultra-processed?

No — Ham is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list includes pork, salt, and standard curing preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). These are typical of processed meats but do not include industrial formulations like refined syrups, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, or artificial sweeteners designated as UPF triggers. Therefore, this is processed (NOVA 3) rather than ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

Which ingredients in Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Ham as an ultra-processed marker: 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?

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.

Ham