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6 Slices TESCO COOKED HAM BRITISH PRIME CUTS Dry c

Barcode 5059697253966

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Yes — 6 Slices TESCO COOKED HAM BRITISH PRIME CUTS Dry c is ultra-processed.

This cooked ham is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and a ready-to-eat processed meat formulation. The stabilisers potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate, and tetrapotassium diphosphate are extracted/industrial functional additives; sodium nitrite is an industrial preservative; and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Brown sugar and sea salt are not the factors leading to the classification.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

A basic meat ingredient (pork) used raw or processed; common in cured or cooked products.
OK

mineral nutrition as sol typical values sea salt
OK

brown sugar

Unrefined or partially refined sugar with molasses giving a brown color and distinctive flavor; a basic sweetener.
OK

stabilisers energy (potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate)
UPF

sodium ascorbate

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

preservative (sodium nitrite). made using british pork. storage keep refrigerated

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Common questions about 6 Slices TESCO COOKED HAM BRITISH PRIME CUTS Dry c

Is 6 Slices TESCO COOKED HAM BRITISH PRIME CUTS Dry c ultra-processed?

Yes — 6 Slices TESCO COOKED HAM BRITISH PRIME CUTS Dry c by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This cooked ham is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and a ready-to-eat processed meat formulation. The stabilisers potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate, and tetrapotassium diphosphate are extracted/industrial functional additives; sodium nitrite is an industrial preservative; and antioxidant (sodium ascorbate) is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. Brown sugar and sea salt are not the factors leading to the classification.

Which ingredients in 6 Slices TESCO COOKED HAM BRITISH PRIME CUTS Dry c are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in 6 Slices TESCO COOKED HAM BRITISH PRIME CUTS Dry c as an ultra-processed marker: sodium ascorbate. 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.