Black Forest Ham
What You Should Know
You’d spot this in the refrigerated deli or packaged meat aisle, ready for quick sandwiches, brunch spreads, or lunchboxes. It gives a familiar, nostalgic and convenient vibe—think ham-and-cheese sandwiches, picnic platters, or weekend brunches. The ingredient list and curing (salt, sugars, vinegar, natural flavor) point to traditional processing that produces tender, uniformly sliced meat rather than heavy industrial reformulation.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Black, Forest, Ham, (pork,, water,, cane, sugar,, sea, salt,, vinegar, [from, cane],, blend, of, sugar, and, honey, [cane, sugar,, honey],, maple, sugar,, natural, flavor)..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
This is a processed (NOVA 3) cured meat: it contains pork plus culinary additives (salt, cane sugar, vinegar, honey/maple sugar, natural flavor) used for preservation and flavoring, but lacks the long list of industrial additives and formulations typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) products.
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Common Questions about Black Forest Ham
The Black Forest Ham can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a high-protein option. With just 90 calories and 18 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving, it packs a punch for muscle maintenance. However, it's also on the salty side with 760 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.