Smoked Turkey, Cherry

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Turkey, Cherry'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.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cherry Syrup (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Artificial Colors (Red 40 And Blue 2)).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Maple Flavor (Caramel Color And Natural Flavors).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.