Common questions

Is Chicharron healthy?

Chicharron scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists of pork fat with attached skin and salt, which are minimally processed ingredients.

How processed is Chicharron?

Chicharron is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Chicharron's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pork fat with attached skin is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Chicharron

Name: Chicharron
Brand: Guerrero Tortilleria

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Good

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Gruma

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

This product consists of pork fat with attached skin and salt, which are minimally processed ingredients. The high protein content and absence of harmful additives contribute positively to its nutritional profile. However, as a processed culinary ingredient, it is not as minimally processed as whole foods, which slightly affects its rating.

Key ingredients 2

Salt

Neutral

Salt is used for flavor enhancement but can contribute to high sodium intake, which may affect blood pressure if consumed in large amounts.

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Pork fat with attached skin

Bad

This ingredient is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can contribute to heart health concerns if consumed excessively.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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