Uncured Boneless Ham

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Is Uncured Boneless Ham healthy?

Uncured Boneless Ham scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This uncured boneless ham is a processed food containing additives like sodium phosphate and sodium nitrite, which are used for preservation and can pose health risks.

How processed is Uncured Boneless Ham?

Uncured Boneless Ham is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Uncured Boneless Ham's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sugar, Sodium phosphate, Sodium erythorbate 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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Uncured Boneless Ham

Appleton Farms
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by Aldi
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This uncured boneless ham is a processed food containing additives like sodium phosphate and sodium nitrite, which are used for preservation and can pose health risks. The presence of added sugar further detracts from its nutritional profile. While it provides a decent amount of protein, the processing level and inclusion of potentially harmful ingredients limit its healthiness.

Key ingredients 7

Ham
Neutral

Ham is the main protein source in this product, providing essential amino acids, but it is processed which can affect its nutritional profile.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a filler and to maintain moisture, contributing no significant health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar is added for flavor but can contribute to excess calorie intake and negatively impact blood sugar levels.

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Sodium phosphate
Bad

Sodium phosphate is used as a preservative and stabilizer, but excessive intake may affect mineral balance.

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Sodium erythorbate
Bad

Sodium erythorbate is an additive to preserve color and flavor, but some consumers prefer to avoid artificial preservatives.

Sodium nitrite
Bad

Sodium nitrite is used for curing and preservation, but it can form potentially harmful compounds when cooked at high temperatures.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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