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CHORIZO ARGENTINO, CURED SAUSAGES

Common questions

Is CHORIZO ARGENTINO, CURED SAUSAGES healthy?

CHORIZO ARGENTINO, CURED SAUSAGES scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chorizo is an ultra-processed product due to the use of curing salts and preservatives like sodium erythorbate.

How processed is CHORIZO ARGENTINO, CURED SAUSAGES?

CHORIZO ARGENTINO, CURED SAUSAGES is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive CHORIZO ARGENTINO, CURED SAUSAGES' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pork, Garlic, Spices count in its favor; Sugar, Dextrose, Sodium Nitrite are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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CHORIZO ARGENTINO, CURED SAUSAGES

Tropical
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Tropical Cheese Industries Inc
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This chorizo is an ultra-processed product due to the use of curing salts and preservatives like sodium erythorbate. While it contains beneficial ingredients such as garlic and spices, the presence of synthetic additives and the high level of processing limit its healthfulness. The product's nutritional profile is decent, but the processing level and additives prevent it from scoring higher.

Key ingredients 9

Pork
Good

Provides a high-quality source of complete protein and essential amino acids.

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Garlic
Good

A natural whole food ingredient used for flavoring with potential antioxidant properties.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a basic processing aid and for moisture content.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and preservation.

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Sodium Erythorbate
Neutral

An antioxidant used to accelerate curing and help maintain product color.

Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Dextrose
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Sodium Nitrite
Bad

A chemical preservative used in cured meats to prevent bacterial growth and maintain color.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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