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Boar's Head Glazed Honey Maple Ham
Deli
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Boar's Head Glazed Honey Maple Ham

Unknown
lb
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Glazed Honey Maple Ham sits in the deli or refrigerated prepared meats case, usually near other sliced hams, roast turkey, and packaged specialty luncheon meats. You'd spot it on a mid-level shelf in vacuum-sealed or shrink-wrapped packaging with a printed label calling out honey and maple, often displayed near holiday hams, brunch items, and sandwich fixings. It fits shopping trips for weekend brunches, holiday meals, potlucks, or any time someone wants an easy elevated main or sandwich meat. Brand positioning reads as premium deli fare — Boar's Head carries a heritage, slightly upscale association aimed at shoppers who want higher-quality deli products, shoppers with family traditions, and those seeking convenience with a “gourmet” spin. Label characteristics include health-adjacent cues like “made with 100% pure maple syrup,” visible ingredient highlights such as honey and maple, and a clean, traditional logo; there are no organic or explicit “all natural” certifications on the provided ingredient list, though the copy leans on natural-sounding ingredients. Processing context: this is a cured, cooked and glazed ham — a processed meat product made with added salts, sugars and preservatives. Sensory details: the exterior glaze yields a glossy, slightly sticky sheen and a sweet-savory aroma of honey and maple; slices are tender with a moist, slightly springy chew from the cured pork and added water/phosphate. Typical rituals include warming a glazed half for holiday dinner, thin-slicing for sandwiches, or quick plating for brunch. Packaging commonly features weight-per-pound labeling and recipe suggestions to inspire serving ideas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* 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

Coated, with:, Water,, Honey,, Cacao, Seed, Powder,, Sugar,, Pork, Broth, with, Natural, Flavor,, Gelatin,, Maple, Syrup,, Natural, Flavor. Ingredients:, Fresh, Ham,, Water,, Salt,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Honey,, Pure, Maple, Syrup,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Erythorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Erythorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed meat product with curing agents, added salts, sugars and functional additives (sodium phosphate, erythorbate, nitrite) and a manufactured glaze—typical of NOVA group 3 processed foods rather than the highly industrial formulations of ultra-processed (group 4) items.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Glazed Honey Maple Ham

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different folks! This ham brings a sweet and savory punch with honey and maple syrup, but it does have added sugars and preservatives. If you're looking for a protein boost, this isn't exactly a powerhouse. It's more about enjoying it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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holiday-baking
game-day-prep

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