Caroline Pride, Red Cooked Sausage

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Caroline Pride, Red Cooked Sausage scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Red 3): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.

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 Caroline Pride, Red Cooked Sausage'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Flavorings.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate, Iron Oxide. May Also Contain Red Peppers (Pepper And Salt).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Sweet Pickles (Cucumbers, Benzoate, Turmeric, Alum, Potassium Sorbate Used As Preservative), Olives (Minced Pimento, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum, Calcium Chloride And Potassium Sorbate Used As Preservative).

Natural sources but industrial application.