Old Wisconsin, Spreadable Pate, Original

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Old Wisconsin, Spreadable Pate, Original scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Flavorings, Natural Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Canned Meat, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 755 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 Old Wisconsin, Spreadable Pate, Original'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Bacon (Cured With Water, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Erythorbate [Made From Sugar], Sodium Nitrite), Dextrose, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.