Peppered Bacon Mix-In-Sauce Burger

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Peppered Bacon Mix-In-Sauce Burger scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Flavoring (Contains Canola Oil)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 9,519 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 Peppered Bacon Mix-In-Sauce Burger'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: Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Worcestershire Concentrate (Vinegar, Water, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Salt, Caramel Color, Sugar, Garlic*, Spices, Flavorings, Tamarind Extract, Citric Acid). Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Natural Smoke Flavor.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.