Hy-Vee, Inc.
Label Serving
45 g
Barcode
075450099126
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
4.6/10
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (45 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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12 / 15 researched · AI analyzing 3 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, WATER, CORN SYRUP, BEEF, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, FLAVORING, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE
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
Beef
Flavour enhancer
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Food Starch-Modified
INS 1400-1450 RANGE
LowAllergenThickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods.
Potassium Lactate
Flavoring
flavour
Contains 2% Or Less Of Sea Salt
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and minor preservative
Sodium Lactate
E325
No NotablesPreservative, humectant, pH regulator, and antimicrobial agent
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Sodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent
Sodium Nitrite
E250
Moderatepreservative and color fixative in cured meats
Sodium Erythorbate
E316
LowAntioxidant and color stabilizer in cured meats, beverages, and baked goods
Sodium Diacetate
| 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 | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Beef | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, with considerations primarily related to individual dietary patterns and sodium intake. |
5 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. |
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 Potassium Lactate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Flavoring | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
9 Contains 2% Or Less Of Sea Salt | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and minor preservative | Salt is a universally utilized food ingredient that is safe for general consumption when maintained within standard dietary intake guidelines. |
10 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. |
11 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. |
12 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. |
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 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. |
15 Sodium Diacetate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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