Ham Sub Whole

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Ham Sub Whole scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Pepperoni: Bha, Sodium Nitrite, Bha, +2 more): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes. Fresh Banana Peppers): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 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 Ham Sub Whole'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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Bht With Citric Acid Added To Help Protect Flavor Ingredients: Pork And Beef, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Citric Acid. Salami: Pork, Citric Acid. Provolone: Pasteurized Milk.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Chloride, Ferrous Gluconate (Added To Stabilize Color).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Metabisulfite (Preservative). Ripe Olives.

Natural sources but industrial application.