Bacon Cheddar Bratwurst, Bacon Cheddar

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Natamycin, Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Industrial Enzymes (Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Cheese Cheddar Cheese [Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Bacon Cheddar Bratwurst, Bacon Cheddar'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: Bacon (Pork, Water, Salt, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrite).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt, Of: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene [Color].

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.