Hot Pepperoncini, Hot
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including artificial colors and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
077890117842
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size31 g
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g
* 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
9 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPEPPERONCINI, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BISULFITE (TO PRESERVE COLOR).
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, Hot Pepperoncini, Hot scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 59% of the 10,255 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 Hot Pepperoncini, Hot'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bisulfite (To Preserve Color).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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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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