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Tesco Unsmoked Gammon Joint

Barcode 5059697690723

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Yes — Tesco Unsmoked Gammon Joint is ultra-processed.

The gammon joint contains the additive pentasodium triphosphate (a stabiliser) and the preservative sodium nitrite. These industrial additives and curing agents place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork (88%)
OK

water

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

salt

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

stabiliser (pentasodium triphosphate)
UPF

sodium nitrite

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

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Common questions about Tesco Unsmoked Gammon Joint

Is Tesco Unsmoked Gammon Joint ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Unsmoked Gammon Joint by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The gammon joint contains the additive pentasodium triphosphate (a stabiliser) and the preservative sodium nitrite. These industrial additives and curing agents place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

Which ingredients in Tesco Unsmoked Gammon Joint are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Tesco Unsmoked Gammon Joint as an ultra-processed marker: 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.