Tesco Finest

Wiltshire Cured Ham

Barcode 5059697767647

Scanned 48 times by Nomi users

Yes — Wiltshire Cured Ham is ultra-processed.

This ham is ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, which are characteristic additives of ultra-processed meats in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

pork

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

salt

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

preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate)

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

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Swap it for something less processed

See all Meat & Poultry →

Other meat & poultry Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Wiltshire Cured Ham

Is Wiltshire Cured Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Wiltshire Cured Ham by Tesco Finest is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This ham is ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, which are characteristic additives of ultra-processed meats in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Wiltshire Cured Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wiltshire Cured Ham as an ultra-processed marker: preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Wiltshire Cured Ham?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Parma ham by Tesco, 6 Parma Ham Slices by By Sainsbury's. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.