Hormel Foods Corporation
Label Serving
213 g
Barcode
037600117524
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.5/10
Health Score
Low
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (213 g) — the label's %RDA
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.
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13 / 19 researched · AI analyzing 6 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
POTATOES, WATER, COOKED SAUSAGE CRUMBLES (PORK, WATER, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, FLAVORING), MILK, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), CORN OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE (AMERICAN CHEESE [MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES], WATER SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, SALT, LACTIC ACID), BUTTER, CORNSTARCH (CONTAINS ERYTHORBIC ACID), SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE(PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE,SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BISULFITE.
Contains allergens: Cream Cheese, Calcium Caseinate, Butter, Parmesan Cheese
Potatoes
Primary food ingredient, source of complex carbohydrates, thickening agent (starch), and texturizer in processed foods.
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Cooked Pork Sausage Crumbles
Corn Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Cream Cheese
Texture modifier, dairy base, and spreadable fat source in food manufacturing.
Calcium Caseinate
Protein supplement, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification agent
Butter
Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture.
Contains 2% Or Less Of Modified Corn Starch
Pasteurize Processed American Cheese
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Cornstarch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Yeast Extract
flavour
Parmesan Cheese
flavour enhancer, textural ingredient, and topping for culinary applications
Sodium Bisulfite
Romano Cheese
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Potatoes | ✓No Notable Concerns | Primary food ingredient, source of complex carbohydrates, thickening agent (starch), and texturizer in processed foods. | Potatoes are a standard dietary staple well-tolerated by the general population, with considerations primarily relating to preparation methods and overall carbohydrate intake. |
2 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
3 Cooked Pork Sausage Crumbles | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Corn Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
5 Cream Cheese Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Texture modifier, dairy base, and spreadable fat source in food manufacturing. | Cream cheese is a standard dairy product containing milk allergens and saturated fats, suitable for general consumption within recommended dietary guidelines. |
6 Calcium Caseinate Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein supplement, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification agent | Calcium caseinate is a widely utilized dairy protein generally recognized as safe, with primary points of consideration limited to individuals managing dairy-related sensitivities. |
7 Butter Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture. | Butter is a traditional dairy fat that provides essential fat-soluble vitamins, while dietary guidelines recommend consuming it in moderation as part of balanced saturated fat intake. |
8 Contains 2% Or Less Of Modified Corn Starch | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Pasteurize Processed American Cheese | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
11 Cornstarch INS 1405 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products. | Corn starch is a standard food ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
12 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. |
13 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
14 Yeast Extract | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, yeast extract is primarily a source of umami flavor and naturally occurring sodium. |
15 Parmesan Cheese Allergen | ✓Low Concern | flavour enhancer, textural ingredient, and topping for culinary applications | A traditional dairy product providing notable protein and calcium, while contributing sodium and saturated fats that warrant consideration in balanced dietary planning. |
16 Sodium Bisulfite | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 Romano Cheese | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 Soy Lecithin E322 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent | Soy lecithin is a commonly utilized emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally recognized as safe for the general population while requiring consideration for individuals with soy allergies. |
19 PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE Indexing with AI... |
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