Red Hots Smoked Sausage, Extra Hot
Processing Score
9.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
785331112225
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
22 listed · 9 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, PORK, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEXTROSE, SPICES, FLAVORINGS, DEHYDRATED ONION, PAPRIKA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SMOKE FLAVORING, POTASSIUM LACTATE, POTASSIUM ACETATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, RED 3, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Red Hots Smoked Sausage, Extra Hot scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 3, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 6,852 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 Red Hots Smoked Sausage, Extra Hot'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Flavorings, Smoke Flavoring, Monosodium Glutamate.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Lactate, Potassium Acetate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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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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