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Boar's Head Low Sodium Ham
Deli
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Boar's Head Low Sodium Ham

Unknown
lb
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0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Boar's Head Low Sodium Ham occupies the refrigerated deli or packaged lunch-meat section of the grocery store, usually displayed near other sliced hams, turkey, roast beef and pre-sliced charcuterie. You’ll spot it on shelves or behind the deli counter next to cheeses, sandwich rolls and condiments — a staple for quick sandwiches and picnic trays. This product fits everyday shopping trips for lunch supplies, back-to-school lunches, quick weeknight dinners, and casual entertaining where convenience and a familiar taste are priorities. As a Boar’s Head–style branded deli ham, it signals an upscale deli positioning: marketed to shoppers who want the convenience of pre-sliced meat with a “better-for-you” twist — here, a 42% lower sodium claim and descriptors like “Branded Deluxe” and “slow-cooked” that evoke craft and tradition. The label leans on a health halo around reduced sodium while avoiding organic or natural certifications; it does not present child-specific branding but may appeal to families seeking lower-salt options. In plain processing terms, this is a cured, processed deli meat with added salts, sugars and common curing agents. Sensory details: thin, tender slices with a moist, slightly glossy surface, mild porky-sweet flavor and a soft chew rather than a firm bite; aroma is gently cured rather than strongly smoked. Packaging is typically vacuum-sealed plastic or deli-sliced paper trays. Rituals around it include layering in school sandwiches, quick BLTs, party meat-and-cheese platters, or warming on a skillet for breakfast — a go-to convenience meat in American grocery culture.

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

Cured, with:, Water,, Salt,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Less, Than, 2%, of, 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially cured, pre-sliced deli meat containing additives and preservatives (sodium nitrite, sodium erythorbate, phosphates) typical of ultra-processed foods, rather than a minimally processed whole meat.

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Common Questions about Boar's Head Low Sodium Ham

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This ham is lower in sodium than many deli meats, which is a plus if you're watching your salt intake. However, it does have added sugars and preservatives, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation rather than as a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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