What is Uncured Ham?
Uncured ham is ham that has not had any sodium nitrates or nitrites added to it. There may be some naturally occuring nitrates or nitrites but none are purposely added to as a preservative. There is research out there that indicates that nitrates and nitrites can lead to cancer. It’s best whenever you can to avoid these items in your food. A lot of grocery stores are beginning to carry more uncured products. Whole Foods Market carries Wellshire Farms products. They have several different types of ham, all that are uncured. Whole Foods also carries Applegate products which are organic and uncured. Trader Joe’s is also getting in on the uncured act. In more tradition chain stores, you can find Hormel Nature Choice Deli Hams. They also contain no added nitrates and nitrites.
