Brand label check · 5 products
Hormel ingredients: is Hormel healthy?
1 of 5 current Hormel labels list none of the nine additive groups we track; the group listed most often is artificial preservatives (4 labels). Their average clean score is 54 out of 100. That makes this a label comparison, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium and portion size are separate questions, so compare the exact product you buy.
- Current labels
- 5of 5 products recorded
- Average clean score
- 54out of 100, current labels only
- No seed oils
- 5current labels listing none
- No artificial dyes
- 5current labels listing none
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Uncured Canadian BaconPork & baconNo tracked additives listed60
Hard SalamiDeli meatArtificial Preservatives53Find where to buy ↗Cleaner on this shelf: True Story Foods Deli Style Organic Oven Roasted Turkey (85)
PepperoniMeat cuts & sausagesArtificial Preservatives53Cleaner on this shelf: Charcutnuvo Organic Smoked Grass-Fed Beef Andouille Sausage (100)
Smoked HamPork & baconArtificial Preservatives53Cleaner on this shelf: Primal Pastures Pastured Pork Breakfast Sausage (75)
Thick Cut BaconPork & baconArtificial Preservatives53Find where to buy ↗Cleaner on this shelf: Primal Pastures Pastured Pork Breakfast Sausage (75)
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Questions about Hormel
Is Hormel healthy?
1 of 5 current Hormel labels list none of the nine additive groups we track; the group listed most often is artificial preservatives (4 labels). Their average clean score is 54 out of 100. That makes this a label comparison, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium and portion size are separate questions, so compare the exact product you buy.
Does Hormel use seed oils?
None of the 5 current Hormel labels we checked lists seed oils such as canola, soybean or sunflower oil. Products without a current label are not counted, so check the package for anything not shown here.
Does Hormel use artificial dyes like Red 40?
None of the 5 current Hormel labels we checked lists artificial dyes. Products without a current label are not counted, so check the package for anything not shown here.
Is Hormel organic?
We have not verified an organic claim on any current Hormel product. That does not mean none exists; look for the USDA Organic seal on the exact package.
CleanFoodScore reads ingredient labels. It is not a nutrition, allergy or medical assessment, and it is not affiliated with Hormel.