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Bavarian style ham
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Bavarian style ham

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 2 additives of concern (worst: Sodium nitrite).

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

No allergens listed for this product in our data yet — check the pack.

Checked against the Open Food Facts record · updated 30 Apr 2026

Why it's rated this way

2 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. Sodium nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  2. TriphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • 4 servings Typical Values Pork75.3%No flag
  • Salt1.3%No flag›
  • Stabiliser1.3%No flag
  • Triphosphates · E4511.3%Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Antioxidant1.3%No flag
  • Sodium Ascorbate · E3011.3%No flag
  • Preservative1.3%No flag
  • Sodium Nitrite · E2501.3%High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • Fenugreek1.3%No flag›
  • Lovage1.3%No flag
  • Onion1.3%No flag›
  • Leek1.3%No flag›
  • Pepper Extract1.3%No flag
  • Garlic1.3%No flag›
  • Potassium lodate1.3%No flag
  • Made with 100g of pork per 100g of finished product1.3%No flag
  • Try me1.3%No flag
  • LOVE ME If you are not 100% happy with your purchase neither are we1.3%No flag
  • That's why we'll both replace and refund this item Simply return to one of our stores1.3%No flag
  • Or1.3%No flag
  • Call us on1.3%No flag
  • 0800 952 0101 Visit our website1.3%No flag
  • ASDA.com When calling and writing please quote the code 'AAF' and the date from the Use By box1.3%No flag
  • RECYCLING CLEAN Ce е TRAY Recycle FILM Do Not Recycle GB YE056 120g e Energy kJ Energy kcal Fat1.3%No flag
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4 servings Typical Values Pork**, Salt, Stabiliser (Triphosphates), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite), Fenugreek, Lovage Extract, Onion Powder, Leek Extract, Pepper Extract, Garlic Powder, Potassium lodate. **Made with 100g of pork per 100g of finished product. May contain celery and mustard. Packaged in a protective atmosphere. NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS. TRY ME, LOVE ME If you are not 100% happy with your purchase neither are we - that's why we'll both replace & refund this item Simply return to one of our stores. Or, call us on: 0800 952 0101 Visit our website: ASDA.com When calling or writing please quote the code 'AAF' and the date from the Use By box. RECYCLING CLEAN Ce е TRAY Recycle FILM Do Not Recycle GB YE056 120g e Energy kJ Energy kcal Fat

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • TriphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

What drives this

1 moderate · 1 low · 3 not assessed

3 of 5 ingredients not yet assessed · Show all

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