At a glance
Summary
This sliced ham is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring pork as the primary ingredient along with natural preservatives like cultured celery extract. The use of sea salt and minimal additives contributes positively to its score. However, the presence of added sugar and its processed nature limit its overall health rating.
Key ingredients 7
Sea SaltGood
Minimally processed natural salt that provides sodium and trace minerals.
See more about Sea Salt →PorkNeutral
Standard animal protein source providing complete amino acids, though quality can vary based on sourcing.
See more about Pork →WaterNeutral
Used as a processing aid to maintain moisture and texture in the meat.
See more about Water →VinegarNeutral
Natural acid used for flavor enhancement and traditional preservation.
See more about Vinegar →Cultured Celery ExtractNeutral
Natural source of nitrates used for curing and preserving meat.
See more about Cultured Celery Extract →Spice ExtractNeutral
Concentrated flavor components derived from natural spices.
See more about Spice Extract →Cane SugarBad
Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
See more about Cane Sugar →Processing
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