Ham and Turkey Sliders, Ham and Turkey

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Ham and Turkey Sliders, Ham and Turkey scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Rythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 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 Ham and Turkey Sliders, Ham and Turkey'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin Reduced Iron Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Liquid Sugar [Sugar, Water].

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Honey Turkey Breast (Turkey Breast, Turkey Broth, Honey, Less Than 2% Of Sugar, Salt Vinegar, Cultured Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Collagen Casing). Smokehouse Tavern Style Ham With Natural Juices Cured With Water, Potassium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Contains Less Than 24 Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.