Plain Picante Chicaron
Processing Score
9.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated FatHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0073731087015
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size14 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 370mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 8g
* 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
15 listed · 7 flagged for reviewPORK RINDS, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES INCLUDING CHILI PEPPERS, TORULA YEAST, MALTODEXTRIN, PAPRIKA, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, YELLOW 6 LAKE, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 40 LAKE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Plain Picante Chicaron scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Plain Picante Chicaron'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, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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