Is Prima Della Tavern Ham Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hormel Foods Corporation

This page reviews Prima Della Tavern Ham by Hormel Foods Corporation 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 Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate, both synthetic additives that raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and corn syrup also indicates a processed product.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.

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

  • Contains vinegar, which can enhance flavor and act as a natural preservative.
  • Sodium phosphate is used for moisture retention, improving texture in the final product.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.
  • Corn syrup and sugar indicate added sweetness, which may not be desirable for all consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

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: 2435148

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Frequently asked questions

Hormel Foods Corporation — Prima Della Tavern Ham has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hormel Foods Corporation products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Hormel Foods Corporation — Prima Della Tavern 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains vinegar, which can enhance flavor and act as a natural preservative.; Sodium phosphate is used for moisture retention, improving texture in the final product.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, salt, vinegar. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate, both synthetic additives that raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and corn syrup also indicates a processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Hormel Foods Corporation — Prima Della Tavern Ham has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.; Corn syrup and sugar indicate added sweetness, which may not be desirable for all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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