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Ham Definitions Continued - Water and Natural Juices HAM - the product is at least 20.5% protein in lean portion and contains no added water. HAM with NATURAL JUICES - the product is at least 18.5% protein. Can weigh 8% more than uncured weight. Example: canned hams. HAM -- WATER ADDED - the product is at least 17.0% protein with 10% added solution; it can weigh 8% more after curing than uncured. HAM AND WATER PRODUCTS - Product may contain any amount of water but label must indicate percent of "added ingredients." For example, "X % of weight is added ingredients" for any canned ham with less than 17.0% protein. HAM STEAK - another name for center cut ham slices. Need to go shopping? make it easy. See all of the Food - Beverage and Household Supplies. Unique Shopping Favorites Suzie Posted: Thursday 10th February 2005, 1:01 AM

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