Pepperoni Snack Tray

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pepperoni Snack Tray scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrate, Bha, Bht, +1 more): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Potato Starch And Powdered Cellulose [To Prevent Caking]): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Pepperoni Snack Tray'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: 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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto [Vegetable Color], Annatto Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Butter Crisp Crackers - Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil With Tbhq For Freshness.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening [Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate].

Added minerals often compensate for processing.