Tesco

Crumbed Ham Tesco

Barcode 5059697688058

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Crumbed Ham Tesco is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate), pork gelatine, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite), all of which are industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

mineral sea salt

Sea salt with trace minerals; a basic seasoning.
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

salt

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

colours (curcumin, paprika extract)
UPF

dextrose

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

brown sugar

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

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

pork gelatin

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

sodium ascorbate

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

sodium nitrite

Preservative commonly used in cured meats and processed foods; nitrite can form potentially harmful compounds under certain conditions.
OK

salt. made using british pork

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Common questions about Crumbed Ham Tesco

Is Crumbed Ham Tesco ultra-processed?

Yes — Crumbed Ham Tesco by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed due to presence of dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, sodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate), pork gelatine, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite), all of which are industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Crumbed Ham Tesco are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Crumbed Ham Tesco as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite. 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.