Pepper Jack Chicken Bratwurst

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Pepper Jack Chicken Bratwurst scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Industrial Enzymes (Pepper Jack Cheese [Cultured Milk, Water, Cream, Skim Milk, Sodium Phosphates, Whey, Green And Red Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Natural Flavor, Enzymes, Potassium Sorbate And Natamycin (Preservatives)]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Flavorings. In Hog Casing): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Pepper Jack Chicken Bratwurst'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: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.