Turkey & Colby Jack
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
36 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCHEESE FOCACCIA BREAD, TURKEY, COLBY JACK CHEESE, BIBB LETTUCE, GARLIC MAYO: WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SEMOLINA, YEAST, SALT, VEGETABLE OIL, SUGAR, ROSEMARY LEAF, ENZYMES, ASIAGO CHEESE, TURKEY BREAST, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM LACTATE, CARRAGEENAN, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, ANNATTO COLOR, RAW BIBB LETTUCE, RAPESEED OIL, PASTEURIZED LIQUID EGG, PRESERVATIVE (ACETIC ACID), GARLIC, PARSLEY, SPICE, STABILIZERS (GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM), ANTIOXIDANT (CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Turkey & Colby Jack scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 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 & Colby Jack'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 Erythorbate, Stabilizers (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum).
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil, Rapeseed Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese 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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