Dunnes Stores

Crumbed irish ham

Barcode 5099874105930

Yes — Crumbed irish ham is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as dextrose and vinegar powder (both pre-identified UPF ingredients), as well as stabilisers (triphosphates), added pork protein, natural flavouring, and added ascorbic acid and preservatives, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

inish pork (88%)
OK

water

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

crumb coating (2%) (pork gelatine)
OK

crumb (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, thiamin, iron, niacin), water, salt, colour: paprika extract, yeast)
OK

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

stabiliser tiphosphates: pork protein
UPF

vinegar powder

A dehydrated powder form of vinegar, produced by removing water from vinegar typically with added carriers for dry formulation. Used as a tangy seasoning or flavoring.
OK

tapioca starch

Starch extracted from cassava (tapioca root), used as a thickener and binder.
OK

natural flavouring antinidan ascorbic acid
OK

presenative
OK

sodium ninte

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Common questions about Crumbed irish ham

Is Crumbed irish ham ultra-processed?

Yes — Crumbed irish ham by Dunnes Stores is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains industrial ingredients and additives such as dextrose and vinegar powder (both pre-identified UPF ingredients), as well as stabilisers (triphosphates), added pork protein, natural flavouring, and added ascorbic acid and preservatives, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods in the NOVA system.

Which ingredients in Crumbed irish ham are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Crumbed irish ham as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, vinegar powder. 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.