Hy-Vee, Inc.
Label Serving
38 g
Barcode
075450099737
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
High Concern
Highly processed with significant additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
1.5/10
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (38 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 / 13 researched · AI analyzing 5 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF HEARTS, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF FLAVORING, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
Contains allergens: Food Starch-Modified
Pork
Protein source and primary culinary ingredient
Beef Hearts
Chicken Frank: Mechanically Separated Chicken
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Food Starch-Modified
INS 1400-1450 RANGE
LowAllergenThickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods.
Potassium Lactate
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Contains 2% Or Less Of Flavoring
Sodium Lactate
E325
No NotablesPreservative, humectant, pH regulator, and antimicrobial agent
Sodium Diacetate
Sodium Erythorbate
E316
LowAntioxidant and color stabilizer in cured meats, beverages, and baked goods
Sodium Nitrite
E250
Moderatepreservative and color fixative in cured meats
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
2 Beef Hearts | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
3 Chicken Frank: Mechanically Separated Chicken | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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 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. |
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 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. |
9 Contains 2% Or Less Of Flavoring | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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 Sodium Diacetate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 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. |
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. |
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