Cooked Ham product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cooked Ham Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Naturland

Naturland's Cooked Ham is reviewed here as a meat product. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Nitrite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar also indicates processing.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • High meat content (96%) indicates a substantial protein source.
  • Sodium ascorbate serves as an antioxidant, helping to maintain color and freshness.
  • Contains spices which may enhance flavor naturally.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
  • Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness which may not be necessary.
  • The use of stabilizers like sodium citrate raises questions about processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this meat product, not just listed as a raw label.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3896729

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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Naturland — Cooked Ham has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Naturland products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness which may not be necessary.; The use of stabilizers like sodium citrate raises questions about processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar also indicates processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: High meat content (96%) indicates a substantial protein source.; Sodium ascorbate serves as an antioxidant, helping to maintain color and freshness.; Contains spices which may enhance flavor naturally.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork meat, table salt, spices. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Naturland — Cooked Ham has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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