Smoked Kielbasa King
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
8 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPORK, WATER, SEASONING (HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEXTROSE, GARLIC, HYDROLYZED WHEY PROTEIN, GARLIC POWDER, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE), BEEF, SALT, SODIUM NITRITE, DEXTROSE, RED 3.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Smoked Kielbasa King scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 3): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% 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 Smoked Kielbasa King'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.
- 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.
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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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