TESCO

WAFER THIN HONEY ROAST HAM SLICES

Barcode 5057967620821

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — WAFER THIN HONEY ROAST HAM SLICES is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrial sugar), stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), preservative (sodium nitrite), added colours (curcumin, paprika extract), caramelised sugar syrup, and pork gelatine, all of which are industrial additives or processed ingredients used to modify texture, flavour, colour, preservation, or structure.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork (86%)
OK

water

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

honey

A natural sweetener produced by bees, comprising sugars and trace nutrients, used as a flavouring and sweetener.
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

stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate)
OK

mineral sea salt

Sea salt with trace minerals; a basic seasoning.
UPF

sodium ascorbate

Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
OK

brown sugar preservative (sodium nitrite)
OK

gluten free breadcrumbs (rice flour

A breadcrumb product marketed as gluten-free, likely made from rice flour or related cereal grain ingredients. Could be used as a coating or filler.
OK

cornflour

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

colours (curcumin, paprika extract)
OK

dextrosel
OK

sugar

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

pork gelatin

Gelatin derived from pork collagen used as a gelling agent in foods like jellies, desserts, and confectionery.
OK

cane molasses. nutr typic: storage keep refrigerated. once opened
OK

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Common questions about WAFER THIN HONEY ROAST HAM SLICES

Is WAFER THIN HONEY ROAST HAM SLICES ultra-processed?

Yes — WAFER THIN HONEY ROAST HAM SLICES by TESCO is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose (an industrial sugar), stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), preservative (sodium nitrite), added colours (curcumin, paprika extract), caramelised sugar syrup, and pork gelatine, all of which are industrial additives or processed ingredients used to modify texture, flavour, colour, preservation, or structure.

Which ingredients in WAFER THIN HONEY ROAST HAM SLICES are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in WAFER THIN HONEY ROAST HAM SLICES as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium ascorbate, caramelised sugar syrup. 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.