Looking at the official ham classification it is clear that except country style hams (dry hams) all hams contain added water. A typical consumer judges ham not by its flavor (he can’t taste it) but by the color and its presentation. If it look pretty and carries a good price, it is a good ham... The consumer does not even realize that he is buying water. I personally have nothing against water, even my doctor says it is good for me but I hate paying five dollars for it. I would rather drink it for twenty five cents a bottle