SMITHFIELD FOODS INC.
C
ProfileModerate
BACN,HRI,BM,14/18,25#
General Grocery USVerified
Label Serving
15 g
Barcode
00070247123411
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
AI transparency analysis is being generated for this product.
C
TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
A
B
CACTIVE
D
E
← Nutrient DenseMost Processed →
5.1/10
% Daily Value
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (15 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy80 kcalLow4%
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
Ingredient Transparency
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5 / 6 researched · AI analyzing 1 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
Cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite
1
Salt
Moderate
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
2
Sugar
Moderate
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
3
Cured With Water
Under Review
AI summary pending...4
Sodium Erythorbate
E316
LowAntioxidant and color stabilizer in cured meats, beverages, and baked goods
5
Sodium Nitrite
E250
Moderatepreservative and color fixative in cured meats
6
Sodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
2 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
3 Cured With Water | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Sodium Erythorbate E316 | ✓Low Concern | Antioxidant and color stabilizer in cured meats, beverages, and baked goods | Sodium erythorbate is widely permitted and utilized as an effective antioxidant with established safety thresholds for human consumption. |
5 Sodium Nitrite E250 | ⚠Moderate Concern | preservative and color fixative in cured meats | Sodium nitrite is a standard functional food preservative with established regulatory limits, while dietary intake levels remain a subject of ongoing nutritional research. |
6 Sodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent | Sodium phosphate is generally recognized as safe for consumption within established regulatory limits, though high dietary intake from multiple processed sources warrants balanced monitoring. |
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