Hormel, cure 81, classic ham steak
Hormel, cure 81, classic ham steak by Hormel has 5 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.2 out of 5, 0.92 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is D, and 2 of its ingredients carry a low safety rating.
- Safety score 0.92 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
- NOVA processing classification: group 4
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Product Insight: Hormel, cure 81, classic ham steak
Hormel, cure 81, classic ham steak by Hormel is tracked in PlainIngredients with 5 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5, a Mixed-Evidence tier where the regulatory picture is still evolving. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is D. Within the identified ingredient list, 2 ingredients are currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 3 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.92 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.
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- Sodium Nitrite - Safety score: 2/5
- Sodium Phosphates - Safety score: 2/5
Ingredient Safety Breakdown
Processing Level
Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.
Full Ingredients List
Cured with water, salt, potassium lactate, brown sugar, modified potato starch, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite
Product Details
- Brand
- Hormel
- Barcode
- 0037600255936
- Nutri-Score
- Grade D
- NOVA Group
- 4 — Ultra-processed foods
- Available In
- United States
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