Ahold, Bacon & Cheddar Franks, Smoke

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Ahold, Bacon & Cheddar Franks, Smoke scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 6,852 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Ahold, Bacon & Cheddar Franks, Smoke's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Bacon (Pork [Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Nitrite], May Contain: Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Ascorbate, Smoke Flavoring, Dextrose, Brown Sugar, Potassium Chloride), Natural Bacon Flavor (Yeast Extract With Natural Flavor, Salt, Sugar, Bacon Fat, Water, Natural Smoke Flavoring), Smoked Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.