Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.
Label Serving
28 g
Barcode
070100010193
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (28 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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14 / 16 researched · AI analyzing 2 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEXTROSE, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF BEEF, EXTRACT OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORINGS, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM NITRITE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID).
Contains allergens: Food Starch-Modified
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Pork
Protein source and primary culinary ingredient
Chicken Frank: Mechanically Separated Chicken
Protein base, texture emulsification, and cost-effective raw material for processed meat products.
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Food Starch-Modified
INS 1400-1450 RANGE
LowAllergenThickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Contains 2% Or Less Of Beef
Paprika Extract
E160C
No NotablesColoring agent and flavoring
Sodium Diacetate
E262(II)
LowPreservative, acidity regulator, and flavoring agent
Potassium Lactate
E326
LowPreservative, acidity regulator, humectant, and antimicrobial agent
Flavorings
flavour
Sodium Nitrite
E250
Moderatepreservative and color fixative in cured meats
Sodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent
Sodium Lactate
E325
No NotablesPreservative, humectant, pH regulator, and antimicrobial agent
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
2 Pork | ✓Low Concern | Protein source and primary culinary ingredient | Pork is a standard dietary protein source well-tolerated by the general population, with consumption patterns best evaluated within the context of overall balanced dietary intake. |
3 Chicken Frank: Mechanically Separated Chicken | ⚠Moderate Concern | Protein base, texture emulsification, and cost-effective raw material for processed meat products. | Mechanically separated chicken provides dietary protein but is frequently utilized in processed formulations that warrant consideration regarding sodium and saturated fat intake. |
4 Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products. | Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates. |
5 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
6 Food Starch-Modified INS 1400-1450 RANGE Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Thickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods. | Food starch-modified is a widely utilized processing ingredient generally recognized as safe, though individuals managing gluten sensitivities should verify the specific plant source. |
7 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. |
8 Contains 2% Or Less Of Beef | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Paprika Extract E160C | ✓No Notable Concerns | Coloring agent and flavoring | Paprika extract is a widely accepted natural coloring agent with a well-established safety profile for standard dietary consumption levels. |
10 Sodium Diacetate E262(II) | ✓Low Concern | Preservative, acidity regulator, and flavoring agent | Sodium diacetate is widely permitted for food preservation and flavoring, with primary considerations relating to overall dietary sodium intake levels. |
11 Potassium Lactate E326 | ✓Low Concern | Preservative, acidity regulator, humectant, and antimicrobial agent | Potassium lactate is widely permitted and utilized for moisture retention and preservation, with standard dietary intake presenting minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
12 Flavorings | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Flavors are widely utilized additives regulated under strict safety standards for consumption. |
13 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. |
14 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. |
15 Sodium Lactate E325 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Preservative, humectant, pH regulator, and antimicrobial agent | Sodium lactate is widely permitted and generally recognized as safe for food applications, contributing minimally to overall dietary sodium profiles when consumed in standard quantities. |
16 Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
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Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
4.0/10
Health Score
Moderate
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