Jumbo Wieners
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
19 listed · 5 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, PORK, WATER, SALT, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, SODIUM LACTATE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, BEEF, SUNFLOWER OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE, NATURAL FLAVORINGS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Jumbo Wieners scores Ultra-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.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
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 Jumbo Wieners' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Diacetate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavorings.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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