Smoked Maple Ham

Common questions

Is Smoked Maple Ham healthy?

Smoked Maple Ham scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This smoked maple ham is a processed food with added sugars, which can contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes if consumed in excess.

How processed is Smoked Maple Ham?

Smoked Maple Ham is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Smoked Maple Ham's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pork counts in its favor; Sugars (maple syrup, sugar, maltodextrin) is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Smoked Maple Ham

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70 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This smoked maple ham is a processed food with added sugars, which can contribute to health issues like obesity and diabetes if consumed in excess. While it contains high-quality pork, the presence of sugars and the processing level limit its health benefits. The product's ingredient list is relatively clean, but the processing level prevents it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 8

Pork
Good

Pork is a good source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients, making it a beneficial ingredient in this product.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that helps in processing and maintaining moisture without adding nutritional value or risk.

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Potato starch
Neutral

Potato starch is a neutral carbohydrate used for texture and binding, with no significant health impact.

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Modified vinegar
Neutral

Modified vinegar is used for flavor and preservation, generally considered neutral in terms of health impact.

Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Cultured celery extract
Neutral

Cultured celery extract is used as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, with no significant health concerns.

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Potassium chloride
Neutral

Potassium chloride is a salt substitute that helps regulate sodium intake and maintain electrolyte balance.

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Sugars (maple syrup, sugar, maltodextrin)
Bad

Sugars like maple syrup, sugar, and maltodextrin can contribute to excess calorie intake and may impact blood sugar levels if consumed in large amounts.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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