Hsw Smoked Turkey Bacon
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
10 listed · 4 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, WHITE TURKEY, WATER, SALT, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT (DEXTROSE, SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM NITRITE, FLAVORS (POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ARABIC, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE).
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Hsw Smoked Turkey Bacon scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Turkey): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
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 Hsw Smoked Turkey Bacon'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: Sugar, Flavors (Potato Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavor, Gum Arabic, Sodium Erythorbate).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract (Dextrose, Salt, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Modified Food Starch).
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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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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