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Wiltshire Ham

Barcode 5063250549502
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wiltshire Ham is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), which are UPF additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients (pork, salt) are minimally processed, but the presence of these curing agents makes the overall product UPF.

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.
  • OK
    prepared from 111g of british pork per 100g of wiltshire cured ham

Common questions about Wiltshire Ham

Is Wiltshire Ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Wiltshire Ham is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), which are UPF additives according to NOVA. Other ingredients (pork, salt) are minimally processed, but the presence of these curing agents makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Wiltshire Ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wiltshire Ham as an ultra-processed marker: 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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