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Finely Sliced Honey Roast Ham

Barcode 5059697739514

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Yes — Finely Sliced Honey Roast Ham is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids including colour (plain caramel) and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). These extracted and synthesized additives, used for colouring and preservation rather than as traditional culinary ingredients, meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like cornflour and sugar are not themselves UPF, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

pork

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

honey

A natural sweet syrup produced by bees from nectar. Common food ingredient used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer.
OK

soft brown sugar

A moist, lightly molasses-flavored granulated sugar used in baking and cooking.
OK

salt

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

plain caramel color

A food coloring produced by heating carbohydrates (often corn or sugar) with acids or alkalis to form a caramel color. Common in beverages and snacks.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
UPF

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

Common food preservatives used in curing meats; includes sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate.
OK

clove powder

A finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used for warm, aromatic flavoring.

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Common questions about Finely Sliced Honey Roast Ham

Is Finely Sliced Honey Roast Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Finely Sliced Honey Roast Ham by TESCO finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processing aids including colour (plain caramel) and preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). These extracted and synthesized additives, used for colouring and preservation rather than as traditional culinary ingredients, meet NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods. Other ingredients like cornflour and sugar are not themselves UPF, but the presence of these additives is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Finely Sliced Honey Roast Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Finely Sliced Honey Roast Ham as ultra-processed markers: plain caramel color, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). 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.