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chile lime pork rinds

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Is chile lime pork rinds healthy?

chile lime pork rinds scores 10/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is ultra-processed and contains several additives, including maltodextrin and dextrose, which are highly processed carbohydrates that can spike blood sugar levels.

Does chile lime pork rinds contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks chile lime pork rinds as seed-oil free.

How processed is chile lime pork rinds?

chile lime pork rinds is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does chile lime pork rinds compare to other jerky?

chile lime pork rinds ranks #21 of 21 jerky in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Wild Society Caveman Eats at 100/100.

Which ingredients drive chile lime pork rinds's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chile pepper, Paprika, Onion powder count in its favor; Yeast extract, Dextrose 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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chile lime pork rinds

Trader Joe's
Seed oil free
10 Poor

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by Aldi Nord
Category Jerky
Summary

This product is ultra-processed and contains several additives, including maltodextrin and dextrose, which are highly processed carbohydrates that can spike blood sugar levels. The presence of 'natural flavor' adds to the lack of transparency in the ingredient list. Despite being a pork-based snack, the processing level and inclusion of these ingredients significantly impact its healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

Yeast extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Dextrose
Bad

Dextrose is a form of sugar that can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes.

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Pork rind
Neutral

Pork rind is the main ingredient providing the base of the product, with a neutral impact on health.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Chile pepper
Good

Chile pepper adds spice and flavor, and contains antioxidants that may support health.

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Paprika
Good

Paprika provides flavor and antioxidants, contributing to the product's taste and nutritional profile.

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Onion powder
Good

Onion powder adds flavor and contains compounds that may support immune health.

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Tomato powder
Good

Tomato powder provides flavor and antioxidants like lycopene, which are beneficial.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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