Hormel Cure 81 Diced Boneless Ham product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Hormel Cure 81 Diced Boneless Ham Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hormel

This page reviews Hormel Cure 81 Diced Boneless Ham by Hormel as a meat product. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Phosphates.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium phosphates and sugar, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavor adds ambiguity to the ingredient list.

Main concern

Sodium phosphates are synthetic additives used for moisture retention, raising concerns about processed ingredients.

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

  • Water is a primary ingredient, contributing to moisture and texture.
  • Lactic acid starter culture aids in fermentation, enhancing flavor without dairy concerns.

Concerns

  • Sodium phosphates are synthetic additives used for moisture retention, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
  • Sugar is included, which is often viewed negatively in processed meat products.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this meat product and why it matters.

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: 2435272

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Frequently asked questions

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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, salt, lactic acid starter culture. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Water is a primary ingredient, contributing to moisture and texture.; Lactic acid starter culture aids in fermentation, enhancing flavor without dairy concerns.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium phosphates are synthetic additives used for moisture retention, raising concerns about processed ingredients.; Sugar is included, which is often viewed negatively in processed meat products.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
Hormel — Hormel Cure 81 Diced Boneless 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.
Hormel — Hormel Cure 81 Diced Boneless Ham has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hormel products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hormel — Hormel Cure 81 Diced Boneless Ham has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes sodium phosphates and sugar, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavor adds ambiguity to the ingredient list. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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