Barrel Aged Bourbon Flavored Bacon, Barrel Aged Bourbon
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
16 listed · 7 flagged for reviewCURED WITH: WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, RUBBED WITH VINEGAR, BROWN SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DRIED MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, YEAST EXTRACT, GUM ARABIC, SUCRALOSE, BOURBON, MAPLE SYRUP.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Barrel Aged Bourbon Flavored Bacon, Barrel Aged Bourbon scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Barrel Aged Bourbon Flavored Bacon, Barrel Aged Bourbon'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dried Molasses, and 1 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.
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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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