Virginia Ham
What You Should Know
You'd find this in the refrigerated deli or lunch-meat aisle — pre-sliced or in a small package for sandwiches, brunch plates, or holiday glazes. It reads as nostalgic and indulgent: a sweet-cured Virginia-style ham meant to be convenient and crowd-pleasing. The ingredient list (pork plus water, salts, sugars, vinegar and a ‘natural flavor’) and the glossy, uniform texture suggest conventional curing/brining and industrial slicing rather than extensive reformulation into an ultra-processed product.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
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 cured/processed meat made from whole pork with added salt, sugars and flavoring — characteristic of NOVA group 3 (processed foods). It lacks a long list of synthetic additives or industrially reformulated ingredients that would push it into ultra-processed (NOVA 4), though industrial brining and slicing create the uniform texture.
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Common Questions about Virginia Ham
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Virginia Ham packs a solid punch of protein—16 grams per serving, which is great for muscle repair and energy. However, it does have a higher sodium content (1000 mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.