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Last updated: 11 November 2019
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Rebecca By Rebecca

We blind taste test and compare 34 supermarket packaged ham products from Don, D’Orsogna, Primo, Coles, Aldi and more, to find the best.

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We tested 34 packaged sliced and shaved hams that are available nationally through at least one of the major supermarket chains, including English, champagne, smoked and honey varieties. Price is based on the price we paid in stores for the specific sized packet (not on special) in October 2019. 

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Three experts tasted the ham samples blind (without knowing the brands) in a randomised order, which was different for each expert.

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The experts independently judged all ham products, scoring each sample for flavour, texture, appearance and aroma. The CHOICE Expert Rating is made up of taste (90%) and nutrition (10%).

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Rebecca

I joined CHOICE in 2008 as a work experience student while studying my Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) at the University of Western Sydney. I've been with CHOICE ever since.  My first job was in a room full of muesli, collecting all their nutritional data. When I completed my course, CHOICE offered me a full-time position as a Test Officer in the Kitchen Lab. In 2009, I moved into the role of household content producer. I write about a wide range of children's and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. I even write about grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. I love my job and the extremely talented and passionate group of people I work with. I love knowing that our research, testing and results go a long way to helping consumers with their buying decisions by highlighting great products – and singling out poorly performing ones. You can find me on LinkedIn.

I joined CHOICE in 2008 as a work experience student while studying my Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food) at the University of Western Sydney. I've been with CHOICE ever since.  My first job was in a room full of muesli, collecting all their nutritional data. When I completed my course, CHOICE offered me a full-time position as a Test Officer in the Kitchen Lab. In 2009, I moved into the role of household content producer. I write about a wide range of children's and household products, ranging from cots and strollers to ovens, BBQs, espresso machines and electric blankets. I even write about grocery items such as nappies, sanitary pads and laundry detergents. I love my job and the extremely talented and passionate group of people I work with. I love knowing that our research, testing and results go a long way to helping consumers with their buying decisions by highlighting great products – and singling out poorly performing ones. You can find me on LinkedIn.