Flamebroiled Bacon Cheeseburger

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Flamebroiled Bacon Cheeseburger scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Proteinconcentrate, Caramel Color)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Monoglycerides (With Ascorbic Acid [Antioxidant]And Citric Acid [Antioxidant])): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 91% of the 4,915 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 Flamebroiled Bacon Cheeseburger'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, Tetrasodiumpyrophosphate. Fully Cooked Bacon Smoke Flavoring Added: Bacon (Cured Withwater, Sugar, Salt, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate,Sodium Nitrite).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Of: Ascorbic Acid, Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate,Ascorbic Acid). Sharp Pasteurized Process American Cheese: Milk.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Sulfate, Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coloradded.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.