Turkey & Bacon Swiss Wrap

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Turkey & Bacon Swiss Wrap scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Monoglycerides, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Swiss Wrap'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: Smoke Flavoring.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Shortening (Interesterified Soybean Oil, Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Of: Sugar, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Powder (Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Calcium Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservative (Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate And/Or Sodium Propionate).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Fumaric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dough Conditioner (Sodium Metabisulfite, Cornstarch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate). Oven Roasted Turkey Breast And White Meat With Broth (Caramel Colored): Turkey Breast, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.