Pork Tocino

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup (High Fructose, Corn Syrup, Water, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Cellulose Gum, Caramel Color And Potassium Sorbate [As A Preservative])): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Sodium Polyphosphate, Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Pork Tocino'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: Containing Up To 30% Of A Solution Of Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.