Epic ARTISANAL PORK RINDS

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Is Epic ARTISANAL PORK RINDS healthy?

Epic ARTISANAL PORK RINDS scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product features a clean ingredient list with fried pork skins, salt, black pepper, sea salt, onion powder, and garlic powder, which are minimally processed and free from harmful additives.

How processed is Epic ARTISANAL PORK RINDS?

Epic ARTISANAL PORK RINDS is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Epic ARTISANAL PORK RINDS' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Black pepper, Sea salt, Garlic powder count in its favor; Fried pork skins 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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Epic ARTISANAL PORK RINDS

Epic
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$16.99 · 2.5 oz · pack of 4 · $1.70 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by General Mills
Category Chips & Salty Snacks
Summary

This product features a clean ingredient list with fried pork skins, salt, black pepper, sea salt, onion powder, and garlic powder, which are minimally processed and free from harmful additives. The high protein content and absence of seed oils or artificial additives contribute positively to its nutritional profile. However, as a processed food, it is subject to a processing score cap, which limits its maximum potential rating.

Key ingredients 6

Black pepper
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Sea salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Garlic powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used to enhance flavor but should be consumed in moderation to avoid excessive sodium intake.

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Onion powder
Neutral

Onion powder adds flavor and contains antioxidants, making it a neutral ingredient in this context.

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Fried pork skins
Bad

Fried pork skins are high in saturated fats and calories, which can be concerning if consumed excessively. They are also highly processed, which may impact overall health.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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