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Jalapeño Cheddar Chicharrones Fried Pork Rinds

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Common questions

Is Jalapeño Cheddar Chicharrones Fried Pork Rinds healthy?

Jalapeño Cheddar Chicharrones Fried Pork Rinds scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is processed and includes organic sugar, which, despite being organic, contributes empty calories and potential metabolic issues.

How processed is Jalapeño Cheddar Chicharrones Fried Pork Rinds?

Jalapeño Cheddar Chicharrones Fried Pork Rinds is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Jalapeño Cheddar Chicharrones Fried Pork Rinds' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Fried Pork Skin counts in its favor; Organic Sugar 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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Jalapeño Cheddar Chicharrones Fried Pork Rinds

4505
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Benestar Brands
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product is processed and includes organic sugar, which, despite being organic, contributes empty calories and potential metabolic issues. However, it is fried in rendered pork fat rather than seed oils, which is a healthier fat choice. The use of jalapeño powder adds flavor and potential health benefits, such as metabolism-boosting properties, but the overall processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 6

Fried Pork Skin
Good

Provides a high amount of dietary protein primarily in the form of collagen, offering good satiating properties.

Cheddar Cheese Powder
Neutral

Adds dairy-based flavor and standard cheese characteristics to the seasoning blend.

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Salt
Neutral

Used for flavor enhancement and food preservation, contributing to the total sodium content.

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Jalapeño Powder
Neutral

Derived from real chili peppers to provide natural spice and flavor.

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Fried In Rendered Pork Fat
Neutral

Traditional cooking fat used for frying the pork skins, offering stable animal fats.

Organic Sugar
Bad

Adds simple carbohydrates and empty calories to the seasoning blend.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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