Kroger Nutri-Score D NOVA 4

Smoky Bacon Cheddar Smoked Sausage

Smoky Bacon Cheddar Smoked Sausage: 3.3/5 ingredient safety

Smoky Bacon Cheddar Smoked Sausage by Kroger has 3 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.3 out of 5, 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is D, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

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Product Insight: Smoky Bacon Cheddar Smoked Sausage

Smoky Bacon Cheddar Smoked Sausage by Kroger is tracked in PlainIngredients with 3 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.3 out of 5, a Mixed-Evidence tier where the regulatory picture is still evolving. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is D. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 2 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.82 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.3
Mixed Evidence
Average ingredient safety: 3.3 out of 5
Based on 3 tracked ingredients
3
Tracked Ingredients
1
Concerning
2
Low Risk / Safe
D
Nutri-Score
1 ingredient flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

2
Sodium Nitrite (E250)
Preservative · Caution
4
Potassium Chloride (E508)
Processing Aid · Low Risk
4
Sodium Erythorbate (316)
Antioxidant · Low Risk

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

PORK, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE ([CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SORBIC ACID, CAROTENAL [COLOR]), BACON ([CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE], HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR), CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS SEA SALT, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, FLAVORINGS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DRIED VINEGAR POWDER, NATURAL BACON FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, RENDERED BACON FAT AND BACON BITS ([CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE], NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SILICON DIOXIDE, NATURAL FLAVOR [CONTAINS NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR]), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.

Product Details

Brand
Kroger
Barcode
0011110611116
Nutri-Score
Grade D
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States
Stores
Kroger

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