Definition of noir. 1  1 : crime fiction featuring hard-boiled cynical characters and bleak sleazy settings an example of classic noir. 2  2 : film noir a comedy dressed in the trappings of an edgy noir.
Technically a processed meat, ham may refer to a product which has been through mechanical re-forming. The precise nature of meat termed ham is controlled in a number of areas, often by statute, including the United States and European Union. In addition, numerous ham products have specific geographical naming protection, such as Prosciutto di Parma and Prosciutto Toscano PDO in Europe, and Smithfield ham in the US.
Chicken and turkey are superior cuts of meat in terms of nutritional value. They are naturally high in protein and low in calories. Ham is slightly fattier, but still better than beef or processed meats. Check the sell-by dates on all lunch meats and be careful not to store them too long.