Pepperoni Rolls
The processing score reflects 49 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
27 listed · 7 flagged for reviewWHEAT FLOUR: (MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, NON FAT DRY MILK, WHEAT, FLOUR, PARTICALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL. PEPPERONI: (PORK, BEEF, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICES, CORN SYRUP, PAPRIKA, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, FLAVORINGS, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, SODIUM NITRITE), SALT. PEPPER JACK CHEESE: (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, JALAPENO PEPPERS), MONOGYLCERIDES, GUAR GUM, DIACETYL, TARTARIC ACID OF ESTERS OF MONO-DIGLYCERIDES [DATEM]. CALCIUM PROPIONATE [FOR FRESHNESS], SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHCELLOSE, SILICON DIOXIDE [FLOW AID], ENZYMES [WHEAT], SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ASCORBIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT, TURMERIC, L-CYSTEINE, AZODICARBONAMIDE (ADA), CALCIUM SULFATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pepperoni Rolls scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Dough Conditioners (L-Cysteine, Azodicarbonamide (Ada)): Industrial bread additives not used in home baking.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Carboxymethcellose): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes [Wheat]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Pepperoni Rolls' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Partically Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil. Pepperoni: (Pork, Beef, Salt, Dextrose, Spices, Corn Syrup, Paprika, Sodium Erythorbate, Flavorings, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sodium Nitrite).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Tartaric Acid Of Esters Of Mono-Diglycerides [Datem]. Calcium Propionate [For Freshness].
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide [Flow Aid].
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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