Tesco

Tesco Honey Roast Ham

Barcode 5059697728464

Scanned 18 times by Nomi users

Yes — Tesco Honey Roast Ham is ultra-processed.

Contains industrial additives and processing aids including stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, pentasodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate), caramelised sugar syrup, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite), which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

honey

A natural sweet viscous liquid produced by bees from floral nectar; widely used as a sweetener in foods.
OK

mineral sea salt

Sea salt with trace minerals; a basic seasoning.
OK

brown sugar

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

stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, pentasodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate)
UPF

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
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.

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Common questions about Tesco Honey Roast Ham

Is Tesco Honey Roast Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Tesco Honey Roast Ham by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains industrial additives and processing aids including stabilisers (potassium triphosphate, pentasodium triphosphate, tetrapotassium diphosphate), caramelised sugar syrup, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite), which classify it as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Tesco Honey Roast Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Tesco Honey Roast Ham as ultra-processed markers: caramelised sugar syrup, 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.