Jalapeno & Cheddar Beef Franks

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Jalapeno & Cheddar Beef Franks scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese [ (Cultured Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Sorbic Acid, Artificial Color, Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose]): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% 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 Jalapeno & Cheddar Beef Franks' 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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Lactate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.