Turkey & Bacon Chef
The processing score reflects 58 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
39 listed · 15 flagged for reviewSALAD: ROMAINE LETTUCE, ICEBERG LETTUCE, CARROTS, RED CABBAGE, DRESSING: CANOLA OIL, LOW FAT BUTTERMILK (SKIM MILK, WHEY, WATER, SKIM MILK SOLIDS, WHEY SOLIDS, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CULTURE), BLEU CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CULTURE, ENZYMES), WATER, EGG YOLK, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE, DRIED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN GUM, MUSTARD FLOUR, SPICE, TURKEY: TURKEY BREAST MEAT, LESS THAN 2% HONEY, SODIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM NITRITE, PUMPKIN SEEDS: PUMPKIN SEEDS, BROWN SUGAR, OF: CORN SYRUP, BUTTER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT, BACON: BACON CURED WITH WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, MAY CONTAIN SUGAR AND/OR SMOKE FLAVORING.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Turkey & Bacon Chef scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Of: Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan Gum, Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 10,255 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 Turkey & Bacon Chef'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dressing: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt, Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Less Than 2% Honey, Dextrose, and 2 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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