Tesco Finest

Crumbed Wiltshire Cured Ham

Barcode 5059697685095

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Yes — Crumbed Wiltshire Cured Ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), which are additives typical of ultra-processed products according to NOVA.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

gram flour

A fine flour made from ground dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans), used in gluten-free and traditional dishes.
OK

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

salt

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

colours (food colorings)

Food colorings using paprika extract and curcumin as natural colorants to impart red/orange/yellow hues.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar (glucose) used as a sweetener or humectant in foods. It is often added to processed products.
OK

pork gelatin

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

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate) – prepared from british pork in wiltshire cured ham

A curing formulation used in processed meat. Sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate are curing agents that help preserve color and safety but are associated with processed meat.

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Common questions about Crumbed Wiltshire Cured Ham

Is Crumbed Wiltshire Cured Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Crumbed Wiltshire Cured Ham by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes dextrose (an industrially refined sugar) and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), which are additives typical of ultra-processed products according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Crumbed Wiltshire Cured Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crumbed Wiltshire Cured Ham as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate) – prepared from british pork in wiltshire cured ham. 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.