Barbacoa
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
037600233590
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size112 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 60mg
20%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
13 listed · 2 flagged for reviewWATER, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, VINEGAR, SPICES, POTASSIUM LACTATE, CHIPOTTLE CHILI PEPPER POWDER, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, FLAVORING, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM DIACETATE, OLIVE OIL, XANTHAN GUM.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Barbacoa scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 4,915 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 Barbacoa'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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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