Tag: Supermarket ham

The vast majority of hams in supermarket refrigerators are processed, a fact many consumers overlook. To truly understand your options, it's essential to look beyond the packaging and learn what makes a ham processed, and whether all supermarket ham is processed.

According to the World Health Organization, processed meats like ham are classified as Group 1 carcinogens, known to cause cancer. While this covers traditional curing, most supermarket ham is ultra processed due to heavy industrial techniques and chemical additives.