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Mesquite Smoked Uncured Ham

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Is Mesquite Smoked Uncured Ham healthy?

Mesquite Smoked Uncured Ham scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mesquite smoked uncured ham is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring uncured ham and natural preservatives like celery juice powder.

How processed is Mesquite Smoked Uncured Ham?

Mesquite Smoked Uncured Ham is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mesquite Smoked Uncured Ham's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sugar, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate 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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Mesquite Smoked Uncured Ham

H-E-B
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by H-E-B
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This mesquite smoked uncured ham is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring uncured ham and natural preservatives like celery juice powder. However, the presence of added sugar and sodium phosphate detracts from its healthfulness, as these ingredients contribute to unnecessary calories and potential metabolic issues. Despite being processed, the absence of synthetic nitrates and nitrites is a positive aspect, but the processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 8

Uncured Ham
Neutral

Provides primary protein content, though processed meat consumption should be balanced.

Water
Neutral

Used for moisture and processing.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and preservation without trace-mineral benefits.

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Celery Juice Powder
Neutral

Natural source of nitrates used for curing meat, though chemically similar to synthetic nitrites.

Cherry Juice Powder
Neutral

Used as a natural curing agent and source of antioxidants.

Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Dextrose
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Sodium Phosphate
Bad

Common food additive used for moisture retention and texture, but high intake of processed phosphates can be a health concern.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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