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Private Selection Smokehouse Deli Sliced Off The Bone Ham: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Private Selection

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Private Selection smokehouse deli sliced off the bone ham received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a classic cured deli ham with a short, recognizable core of water, dextrose, and salt, but the cure system adds several preservation and moisture helpers. It reads as a convenient processed meat best eaten occasionally rather than as a daily staple. The main drivers are the multiple cure, phosphate, and preservative additives rather than the protein itself. Main considerations include multiple cure and preservative additives, phosphate moisture and texture helper, and refined dextrose sweetener. Simpler options: Choose a ham cured with only salt and celery powder if available; slice a whole roasted ham at home for fewer added helpers.

Food Integrity Score 62/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Multiple cure and preservative additives
  • Phosphate moisture and texture helper
  • Refined dextrose sweetener

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a ham cured with only salt and celery powder if available
  • Slice a whole roasted ham at home for fewer added helpers

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Private Selection Smokehouse Deli Sliced Off The Bone Ham
Category
Meat & Poultry (source: Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts)
GTIN / UPC
00011110602534
Serving size
59 g (3 slices)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Smokehouse Deli Sliced Off The Bone Ham

Private Selection

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Sodium nitrite, sodium erythorbate, and sodium diacetate are cure and preservation helpers that signal a formulated, shelf-stable product.

Consider This

Sodium phosphate and sodium lactate are added to hold moisture and extend shelf life, typical of processed deli meats.

Good Substitutes

Look for a ham cured with only salt and celery powder, or roast a whole ham and slice it yourself.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a classic cured deli ham with a short, recognizable core of water, dextrose, and salt, but the cure system adds several preservation and moisture helpers. It reads as a convenient processed meat best eaten occasionally rather than as a daily staple. The main drivers are the multiple cure, phosphate, and preservative additives rather than the protein itself.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple cure and preservative additives
  • Phosphate moisture and texture helper
  • Refined dextrose sweetener

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sodium nitrite — Controversial cure additive in processed meats
  • Sodium diacetate — Preservative for shelf-life control
  • Sodium phosphate — Moisture and texture additive
  • Sodium lactate — Preservative and moisture retention
  • Dextrose — Refined sugar in a savory product

Highest concern ingredients

  • Sodium nitrite (7/10) — Controversial cure additive in processed meat
  • Sodium diacetate (6/10) — Preservative used for shelf-life control
  • Sodium phosphate (6/10) — Moisture and texture additive

Better choice tips

  • Choose a ham cured with only salt and celery powder if available.
  • Slice a whole roasted ham at home for fewer added helpers.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CURED WITH: WATER, DEXTROSE, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Sodium nitriteConcern 7/10 — Higher concernCure additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Cure additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Nitrite is a controversial cure agent many users want to track in processed meats.

    Additional note

    Curing agent used for color, flavor, and preservation.

    Family watchlist

    Controversial cure additive in processed meat.

  2. Sodium phosphateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernTexture additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Texture additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Phosphates are added to hold water and improve texture in processed meat.

    Additional note

    Phosphate used to retain moisture and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Moisture and texture additive in processed meat.

  3. Sodium diacetateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Used to inhibit microbial growth and add tang.

    Additional note

    Acetate-based preservative and flavor helper.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative used for shelf-life control.

  4. Contains less than 2% sodium lactateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Sodium lactate is a shelf-life and moisture-holding additive.

    Additional note

    Salt-derived preservative and moisture helper.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative and moisture-retention additive.

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  1. Sodium erythorbateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernCure acceleratorWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Cure accelerator

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Accelerates nitrite color and preservation reactions in cured meat.

    Additional note

    Isomer of vitamin C used to speed cure color.

    Family watchlist

    Cure-accelerating additive.

  2. DextroseConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar helps flavor and cure color development.

    Additional note

    Refined simple sugar added in the cure.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener added to a savory meat.

  3. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Salt is a traditional curing ingredient.

    Additional note

    Basic salt used for flavor and preservation.

  4. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain water is a neutral carrier in the brine.

    Additional note

    Basic water used for brine and moisture.

This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient formulation and processing only. It is not a medical safety rating or dietary recommendation. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "cured", "sodium phosphate". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    See more for this goal

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Paleo-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Private Selection Smokehouse Deli Sliced Off The Bone Ham highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Private Selection Smokehouse Deli Sliced Off The Bone Ham shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Private Selection Smokehouse Deli Sliced Off The Bone Ham: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein per serving (10g); Low carbohydrate and sugar content; Low fat per serving (2.5g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Processed cured meat with nitrites; High sodium (~710mg per 3 slices); Multiple preservatives and curing agents.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same meat & poultry differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Meat & Poultry, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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