OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham is 97% fat free, made with quality meat, and made with no artificial flavors, so you can enjoy the taste you want with nothing you don't!

Fully cooked and ready to eat, our uncured ham slices have a rich, smoky flavor that's perfect for a sandwich, salad, or cheese and crackers.

HAM, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SUGAR, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SOY LECITHIN.

Ingredients. Ham, Water, Vinegar*, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavorings (Including Celery Juice Powder*), Sugar, Sea Salt, Citric Acid.

Many meat processors believe that all deli meat should be labeled "cured," no matter which curing process is used, according to NAMI. " 'Uncured' and 'natural nitrates/nitrites' makes people think these meats are healthier, but they aren't," says CR's Vallaeys.

Health benefits Cured hams are also high in sodium, which could be a concern for those needing to watch their sodium intake. Uncured ham is often seen as the healthier alternative because of the more natural process by which it is cured and the lesser amount of sodium and calories.

Ham is the cured leg of pork. Fresh ham is an uncured leg of pork. Fresh ham will bear the term "fresh" as part of the product name and is an indication that the product is not cured. "Turkey" ham is a ready-to-eat product made from cured thigh meat of turkey.

The term ham refers to the cured leg of pork. A fresh ham would be an uncured leg of pork.

No, deli meat is not bad for you – it can be an important source of protein in meals. But it's important to consume prepackaged deli meat in moderation because of the preservatives, natural flavors and high sodium content.

The main difference between cured and uncured items is that cured meats use chemical, man-made preservatives like sodium nitrite, while meats labeled as “uncured” rely on natural preservatives, such as celery powder and sea salt.

Despite its name,uncured ham is cured, just in a more natural way. Upon reaching the consumer, unless otherwise stated, most uncured meat has been thoroughly cooked. This means that all you have to do is throw the ham in the oven, warm it to your desired temperature, serve it, and enjoy it!

Ham. Cheap ham slices are generally made from meat that has been mechanically recovered. “All of the little bits that are left over on the bone will be blasted off with high-pressure water,” Ruxton says. They are then moulded back together again, cured, cooked and sliced, then packaged for human consumption.