Pickled Pork Hocks
Processing Score
12.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
076009004448
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 970mg
42%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 9g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
6 listed · 2 flagged for reviewPICKLED IN WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, LIQUID HOT SAUCE (SELECTED LOUISIANA PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GUAR, SODIUM ALGINATE & XANTHAN GUMS, YELLOW 6 & RED 40), ARTIFICIAL FOOD COLORING (FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1, SODIUM BENZOATE AND PHOSPHORIC ACID). CURED WITH WATER, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE AND SODIUM NITRITE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pickled Pork Hocks scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Erythorbate And Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Liquid Hot Sauce (Selected Louisiana Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Guar, Sodium Alginate & Xanthan Gums, Yellow 6 & Red 40)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Pickled Pork Hocks' 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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Artificial Food Coloring (Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Blue 1, Sodium Benzoate And Phosphoric Acid). Cured With Water.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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