Black Forest Ham, Black Forest
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
073675042392
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
11 listed · 5 flagged for reviewHAM, WATER SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRATE, CARAMEL COATING TO IMPART CARAMEL COLOR, MAY ALSO CONTAIN LESS THAN 2% HONEY AND/OR BROWN SUGAR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Black Forest Ham, Black Forest scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 4,591 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Black Forest Ham, Black Forest's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Water Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar, May Also Contain Less Than 2% Honey And/Or Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Coating To Impart Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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