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Hatfield Pre Sliced Sweet Brown Sugar Boneless Ham With Natural Juices
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Hatfield Pre Sliced Sweet Brown Sugar Boneless Ham With Natural Juices

Hatfield
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
16g
Protein
5g
Sugars
1020mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hatfield Pre Sliced Sweet Brown Sugar Boneless Ham With Natural Juices is a ready-to-serve, pre-cooked ham you’ll usually find in the refrigerated deli or packaged-meats aisle, stacked near other sliced hams, spiral hams, smoked turkeys and breakfast bacons. Packaged in a clear vacuum-sealed tray with a branded paper label, it reads as convenience-focused and family-friendly. Shoppers pull it for weekday sandwiches, weekend brunches, potluck contributions and small holiday dinners when they want something festive without carving a raw roast. The brand leans into classic American deli tradition — approachable, mid-market and aimed at busy households who value quick entertaining and familiar flavors: sweet brown sugar glaze, slightly smoky notes and a mild saltiness. The label highlights “pre sliced” and “natural juices,” creating a health halo of freshness, but it lacks organic or minimally processed certifications; the packaging is not aimed at children specifically and carries no character branding. In plain terms this is a processed, cured meat product made ready-to-eat. Sensory-wise the slices are moist and slightly sticky from the sugar glaze, with a tender but springy bite and uniform pink color from curing; aroma is sweet-salty with faint smoke. Rituals around it include warming in a low oven for a centerpiece ham, layering into sandwiches for school or work lunches, or quick searing for breakfast with eggs. It appeals to shoppers seeking familiar convenience and sweet-savory flavor without the time or skill to prepare a whole ham from scratch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium1020mg44%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein16g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cured, with:, Water,, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Flavoring,, Salt,, Potassium, Lactate,, Sodium, Diacetate,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Nitrite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives and curing agents (sodium nitrite, phosphates, erythorbate, flavorings) and is a ready-to-eat formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hatfield Pre Sliced Sweet Brown Sugar Boneless Ham With Natural Juices

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This ham packs a punch with 16 grams of protein per serving, which is great for muscle maintenance. However, it does have 1,020 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to keep that in mind. In moderation, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
back-to-school

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