Eastman's Deli Foods Sliced Chicken

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Is Eastman's Deli Foods Sliced Chicken healthy?

Eastman's Deli Foods Sliced Chicken scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sliced chicken product is primarily composed of chicken breast, which is a high-quality source of lean protein.

How processed is Eastman's Deli Foods Sliced Chicken?

Eastman's Deli Foods Sliced Chicken is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Eastman's Deli Foods Sliced Chicken's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chicken Breast counts in its favor; Dextrose, Glucose 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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Eastman's Deli Foods Sliced Chicken

Eastman's Deli Foods
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This sliced chicken product is primarily composed of chicken breast, which is a high-quality source of lean protein. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of additives like dextrose, glucose, and pentasodium triphosphate. These additives contribute to increased processing and potential health concerns, such as elevated blood sugar levels and imbalances in mineral levels, which impact the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 6

Chicken Breast
Good

Chicken breast is a high-quality source of lean protein, which supports muscle maintenance and overall health.

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Corn Starch
Neutral

Corn starch is used as a thickening agent and has minimal nutritional impact, serving mainly functional purposes.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but should be consumed in moderation to avoid excessive intake.

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Pentasodium Triphosphate
Neutral

This stabilizer helps maintain moisture and texture in processed foods, with no significant health concerns when consumed in moderation.

Dextrose
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Glucose
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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