Incured blackforest ham

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Common questions

Is Incured blackforest ham healthy?

Incured blackforest ham scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is made from organic pork and contains beneficial ingredients like sea salt and celery juice powder, which serve as natural preservatives.

How processed is Incured blackforest ham?

Incured blackforest ham is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Incured blackforest ham's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Pork, Sea Salt, Organic Honey count in its favor; Organic Brown Sugar, Organic Cane Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Incured blackforest ham

Simple Truth
70 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Kroger
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product is made from organic pork and contains beneficial ingredients like sea salt and celery juice powder, which serve as natural preservatives. The use of organic sweeteners such as brown sugar and honey adds to its clean label. However, it is a processed food, which limits its score despite the high-quality ingredients.

Key ingredients 7

Organic Pork
Good

Organic pork is a high-quality source of protein and is free from synthetic additives, making it a beneficial ingredient.

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt naturally enhances flavor and provides essential minerals, contributing positively to the ingredient profile.

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Organic Honey
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that helps in processing and maintaining moisture without affecting the product's health profile.

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Celery Juice Powder
Neutral

Celery juice powder is used as a natural preservative or flavor enhancer, with a neutral impact on health.

Organic Brown Sugar
Bad

Organic brown sugar adds sweetness but also increases sugar content, which can be less healthy when consumed in excess.

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Organic Cane Sugar
Bad

Organic cane sugar is a sweetener that contributes to higher sugar levels, which may impact overall health if consumed frequently.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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