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Last updated: 03 December 2024
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What's the best supermarket Christmas ham? Our panel of experts taste-tested leg hams from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA to find out which one deserves prime position on the big day.

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We chose ten Christmas hams available in major supermarket chains nationally. We then set up a blind taste test where each product was tasted cold by a panel of three experts, and given a rating based on flavour, texture, appearance and smell.

Not all characteristics in the taste test were treated equally, with flavour being the most important and given a heavier weighting, followed by texture, appearance and smell. The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating, is made up of the taste test score (90%) and the Health Star Rating (10%).


CORRECTION 5 December 2024: 1. A previous version of this article said the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating (overall score) was based on 90% taste and 10% nutrition, when it should have said based on 90% taste and 10% Health Star Rating. We have updated this information but the overall score and ranking of results were correct and have not changed. 2. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳had been supplied with the incorrect price for the Seven Mile Premium Double Smoked Leg Ham. It has been updated from $12/kg to $12.50/kg.

Matthew Steen
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Seven Mile Premium Double Smoked Leg Ham

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$12.50
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Double Smoked Christmas ham.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating is made up of taste 90% (consisting of 60% flavour, 20% texture, 10% appearance and 10% aroma) and health star rating 10%. The results are scaled.

79 %
Taste test score 76%
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Health Star Rating 3.5
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Expert comments Dark skin, smoky aroma and flavour. Pleasant, fairly balanced flavour.
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Aldi Specially Selected Premium Triple Smoked Half Leg Ham

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$13.49
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Triple Smoked Christmas ham.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating is made up of taste 90% (consisting of 60% flavour, 20% texture, 10% appearance and 10% aroma) and health star rating 10%. The results are scaled.

76 %
Taste test score 74%
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Health Star Rating 1.5
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Expert comments Dark appearance, variable texture, salty aftertaste
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IGA Naturally Smoked Leg Ham Bone In Fully Cooked

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IGA Naturally Smoked Leg Ham Bone In Fully Cooked
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$8.00
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Single Smoked Christmas ham.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating is made up of taste 90% (consisting of 60% flavour, 20% texture, 10% appearance and 10% aroma) and health star rating 10%. The results are scaled.

76 %
Taste test score 73%
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Health Star Rating 3
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Expert comments A good everyday ham for Christmas. Pleasant saltiness that lingers, well balanced flavour.
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Woolworths Half Leg Ham Bone In

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$8.00
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Single Smoked Christmas ham.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating is made up of taste 90% (consisting of 60% flavour, 20% texture, 10% appearance and 10% aroma) and health star rating 10%. The results are scaled.

76 %
Taste test score 73%
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This taste test score is based on our blind taste test. Each product was tasted cold by a panel of three experts who gave each ham a rating based on flavour, texture, appearance and smell. The ham samples were tasted blind (without knowing the brands) in a randomised order.
Health Star Rating 2
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Expert comments Mild and pleasant ham flavour with subtle smokiness and salty aftertaste.
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Coles Christmas Beechwood Double Smoked Half Leg Ham

Coles Christmas Beechwood Double Smoked Half Leg Ham
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$13.50
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Double Smoked Christmas ham.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating is made up of taste 90% (consisting of 60% flavour, 20% texture, 10% appearance and 10% aroma) and health star rating 10%. The results are scaled.

74 %
Taste test score 71%
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This taste test score is based on our blind taste test. Each product was tasted cold by a panel of three experts who gave each ham a rating based on flavour, texture, appearance and smell. The ham samples were tasted blind (without knowing the brands) in a randomised order.
Health Star Rating 3.5
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Expert comments Mild smoky flavour with quite salty taste and aftertaste.
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Aldi Festive Selection Australian Half Leg Ham On-The-Bone

Aldi Festive Selection Australian Half Leg Ham On-The-Bone
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$7.99
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Double Smoked Christmas ham.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating is made up of taste 90% (consisting of 60% flavour, 20% texture, 10% appearance and 10% aroma) and health star rating 10%. The results are scaled.

70 %
Taste test score 68%
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Health Star Rating 2
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Expert comments Very mild aroma. Pleasant flavour with subtle smokiness. Salty aftertaste.
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Woolworths Double Smoked Half Leg Ham

Woolworths Double Smoked Half Leg Ham
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$12.00
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Double Smoked Christmas ham.
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70 %
Taste test score 68%
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This taste test score is based on our blind taste test. Each product was tasted cold by a panel of three experts who gave each ham a rating based on flavour, texture, appearance and smell. The ham samples were tasted blind (without knowing the brands) in a randomised order.
Health Star Rating 1.5
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Expert comments Subtle smoky aroma. Mild flavour but salty aftertaste.
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Coles Christmas Beechwood Smoked Half Leg Ham

Coles Christmas Beechwood Smoked Half Leg Ham
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$8.00
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Single Smoked Christmas ham.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating is made up of taste 90% (consisting of 60% flavour, 20% texture, 10% appearance and 10% aroma) and health star rating 10%. The results are scaled.

66 %
Taste test score 63%
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This taste test score is based on our blind taste test. Each product was tasted cold by a panel of three experts who gave each ham a rating based on flavour, texture, appearance and smell. The ham samples were tasted blind (without knowing the brands) in a randomised order.
Health Star Rating 3.5
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Expert comments Mild flavour and aroma. Mostly tender and moist but outer parts can be slightly dry.
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Woolworths Gold Triple Smoked Free Range Half Leg Ham

Woolworths Gold Triple Smoked Free Range Half Leg Ham
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$15.50
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Triple Smoked Christmas ham.
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The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳Expert Rating is made up of taste 90% (consisting of 60% flavour, 20% texture, 10% appearance and 10% aroma) and health star rating 10%. The results are scaled.

66 %
Taste test score 63%
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This taste test score is based on our blind taste test. Each product was tasted cold by a panel of three experts who gave each ham a rating based on flavour, texture, appearance and smell. The ham samples were tasted blind (without knowing the brands) in a randomised order.
Health Star Rating 2
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Expert comments Flavour quite salty. Smokiness is evident but salt is overriding. Flavour is not well balanced.
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Coles Finest Free Range Triple Smoked Leg Ham

Coles Finest Free Range Triple Smoked Leg Ham
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$15.50
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Triple Smoked Christmas ham.
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58 %
Taste test score 55%
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Health Star Rating 1.5
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Expert comments Unusual flavour and aroma that is not appealing and lingers in aftertaste. Lacks flavour and doesn't taste like a traditional ham.
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