Cooked Bratwurst
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including corn syrup and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
13 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, BEER, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, LEMON JUICE POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS), COLLAGEN CASING.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cooked Bratwurst scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Meats (Collagen Casing): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% 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 Cooked Bratwurst'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Lemon Juice Powder (Maltodextrin, Lemon Juice Solids).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts 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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