Home › Ingredients › Original Smokies
Original Smokies
President's Choice · 60/100 · Caution
4 ingredients flagged with caution
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar | Caution | Refined sugar with molasses added back. |
| Dextrose | Caution | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Sodium Phosphate | Caution | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Sodium Nitrite | Caution | Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins (cured meats). IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×0 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 60
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar | -10 | Refined sugar with molasses added back. |
| Dextrose | -10 | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Sodium Phosphate | -10 | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Sodium Nitrite | -10 | Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins (cured meats). IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen. |
Ingredients
PorkWatersugarsglucose solidsBrown SugarDextroseSaltSodium PhosphateAscorbic Acid (Vitamin C)spicesGarlic PowderSodium Nitritesmokein hog natural casing
Diets this fits
Gluten-freeDairy-free
Label claims
Gluten Free
Where to buy
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Scores come from our ingredient rules — never from commissions.
Scan it instead of reading labels
SmartChoice checks every ingredient on a product against these same rules — point your camera at the barcode and get a verdict in seconds.
Get SmartChoice — free on iPhoneEducational information, not medical or dietary advice. Scores reflect what the label states, checked against our published rules. Labels change — always read the product’s own packaging.