Frequently asked Questions

Many sliced ham offerings in the UK market contain nitrites and/or nitrates, ingredients which have historically been used for their role in preserving ham and giving it its characteristic flavour and pink colour.
The Bearfields Family Delicatessen range has been developed to provide a great tasting, quality product which is made without nitrites and artificial preservatives. This offers shoppers reassurance that they are getting a top-quality ham with no taste compromise, while also reducing additives in their diet.

The use by date of the product can be found printed in the bottom right corner of the pack and we recommend to always check and adhere to this.

Once opened, the product must be consumed within 2 days and always by the ‘use by’ date.

Proper storage of ham, guided by temperature, is vital for both safety and quality. The guidance is to keep all ham products refrigerated at or below 5°C whenever possible. Most home and commercial refrigerators operate at below 5°C (41°F), which is recommended for optimal food safety. It is also important to adhere to the use by date on the pack and ensure the product is consumed within 2 days ofopening.

Similar to traditional cooked ham products, Bearfields Family Delicatessen is ideal for using in cold and hot dishes, including toasties, omelettes, pasta and more. Because the product is already cooked, it should only be re-heated once as repeated
cycles of heating and cooling increase the risk of bacterial growth and will diminish the texture and taste of the meat.

Yes, all three flavours in the Bearfields Family Delicatessen range are gluten free. Our breaded ham range is produced with a gluten free breadcrumb

Cooked ham is generally a source of high-quality protein, and this is also the case for the Bearfields Family Delicatessen ham range. For a food product to claim to be ‘high in protein’ in the UK, at least 20% of its energy must come from protein. On average, the Bearfields Family Delicatessen range contains 22g protein/100g, so it is high in protein.

Yes, the Bearfields Family Delicatessen range is dairy free.

Yes, the Bearfields Family Delicatessen range is allergen free.

The product is not suitable for freezing.

Pre-packed cooked ham is generally considered safe to eat during pregnancy once it is properly stored and consumed before the expiry date, however it is still recommended to reheat it to a piping hot temperature before consumption. This product should be no different, however, it is always advisable to consult your doctor for individual queries or concerns.

O’Brien Fine Foods does not work directly with farmers, as all the pork used in our cooked ham products is sourced from a range of primary processors across the British Isles. All of the pork used in the Bearfields Family Delicatessen range is sourced within the British Isles and aligns with Red Tractor and/or Bord Bia Quality Assurance standards.

Bearfields Family Delicatessen uses a tray which is widely recyclable in the UK. The top film is however not widely recyclable. As part of our overall business packaging targets, we continue to work with our suppliers to find new solutions to improving the recyclability and sustainability of our packaging while also maintaining shelf life.

The Bearfields Family Delicatessen range is available in 340 Tesco stores nationwide. To find your nearest store please visit our website at this link