Most ham and cheese sandwiches rely on reformed ham that is bulked with phosphates and water, though some use real sliced ham or shredded ham hock. Every product contains additives, and welfare information is often unclear or absent. Some products claim “British pork,” which provides little traceability, sustainability, or welfare assurance. A few sandwiches are made with higher-quality ingredients and show better flavor, with some described as moist, flavourful, and fresh. The best overall option uses honey-roast ham and cheddar with soft cheese and mayo, and is noted for clear welfare standards and fewer additives. The best bargain uses shredded ham hock and cheddar but lacks animal welfare data beyond “British pork.”
"Some products claim to use British pork, a term that in itself has little, if any, meaning, not least in terms of traceability, sustainability or welfare; others boast of higher welfare standards without any certification. This week's best bargain and best overall are therefore merely acceptable, rather than exceptional."
"Most of the sandwiches feature reformed ham, which is bulked out with phosphates and water, but some higher-quality ones are made with real ham that is, sliced meat without added water; some of the best are made with shredded ham hock. Every single product contains additives, however."
"Best overall: M&S honey-roast ham & cheddar cheese 3.25 at Ocado Light brown oatmeal and malted barley bread neatly filled with a double layer of ham and cheddar, with one side spread with soft cheese and the other with mayo. The only product in the test with clear welfare standards and the fewest additives (three). Contains palm oil."
"Best bargain: Aldi Specially Selected Ayrshire cured ham hock with farmhouse cheddar 2.79 at Aldi, in store only A thick, square-cut doorstep made with malted bread filled with shredded ham hock, cheddar, spinach, mayo and sweet chutney. Meaty and relatively good value. No animal welfare data, other than it's made with British pork, and it contains additives."
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