Hy-Vee, Inc.
Label Serving
28 g
Barcode
075450088328
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
2.6/10
Health Score
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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8 / 9 researched · AI analyzing 1 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
PORK, BROWN SUGAR, PORK BROTH, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, RICE, SALT), BBQ SEASONING (SEA SALT, SPICES INCLUDING CELERY SEED, PAPRIKA, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM NITRITE, CITRIC ACID.
Contains allergens: Soy Sauce
Brown Sugar
sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications
Pork Broth
Flavour enhancer and base liquid for culinary applications
Pork
Protein source and primary culinary ingredient
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Soy Sauce
Flavor enhancer, umami provider, and colorant
Bbq Seasoning (Sea Salt, Spices Including Celery Seed, Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic, Sugar, Onion Powder, Citric Acid). Contains 2% Or Less Of Natural Flavors
Lemon Juice Concentrate
flavouring agent, acidulant, preservative enhancer
Sodium Nitrite
E250
Moderatepreservative and color fixative in cured meats
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Brown Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications | Brown sugar functions primarily as a caloric sweetener, and intake should be managed in alignment with dietary guidelines for added sugars. |
2 Pork Broth | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer and base liquid for culinary applications | Pork stock is a conventional culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe, with consideration mainly warranted for its sodium content in specific diets. |
3 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. |
4 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. |
5 Soy Sauce Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Flavor enhancer, umami provider, and colorant | Soy sauce is a traditional condiment that contributes to sodium and allergen intake (soy and wheat), requiring balanced consumption patterns. |
6 Bbq Seasoning (Sea Salt, Spices Including Celery Seed, Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic, Sugar, Onion Powder, Citric Acid). Contains 2% Or Less Of Natural Flavors | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Lemon Juice Concentrate | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavouring agent, acidulant, preservative enhancer | Lemon juice concentrate is a naturally derived ingredient widely used for acidity and flavor, generally recognized as safe for consumption with considerations limited to dental enamel contact and individual gastric sensitivity. |
8 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. |
9 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
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