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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This product is used as a primary ingredient in various prepared foods for its …
What it is
Honey Ham Water Added is a processed meat product made from pork, typically from the leg of a pig. It is cured, cooked, and flavored with honey, with water added during processing to enhance juiciness and yield.
Why it's used
This product is used as a primary ingredient in various prepared foods for its savory and sweet flavor, texture, and protein content. It is commonly found in sandwiches, wraps, and deli platters.
Health notes
Honey Ham Water Added is a processed meat product, regulated by the FDA to ensure safety and proper labeling. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies consumption of processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). This product typically contains added sugars from honey and contributes to dietary sodium intake. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 advise no recommended amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg.
Allergen info
Pork is not one of the nine major allergens identified by the FDA. This product is not a major allergen.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
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