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Bar-S

Classic Franks

Poor Low confidence

Score breakdown

Ingredient Integrity 5

Hard disqualifier mechanically separated chicken present with nine category red flag ingredients

Processing Level 15

Mechanical separation process with heavy chemical preservation instead of traditional curing methods

Evidence & Transparency 20

Minimal sourcing details beyond USDA inspection; no farm, welfare, or antibiotic information

Product Quality 15

Contains mechanically separated chicken, nine red flag additives, and fails category quality standards

Full details

Ingredients

Mechanically Separated ChickenWaterPorkDextroseModified Corn StarchSaltContains 2% or Less of the Following: BeefCorn SyrupFlavoringsSodium PhosphatesPotassium LactatePotassium AcetateSodium DiacetateSodium ErythorbateOleoresin of PaprikaSodium NitriteSmoke Flavoring

Certifications

Gluten FreeNo MSGSafe Quality Food (SQF) Level 3 facility certification

Sourcing

Product emphasizes USDA-inspected meats. Manufactured in a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Level 3 certified facility. Formulated to be gluten-free with no MSG added. Bar-S is an American brand with wide national distribution across mainstream and budget grocery channels.

Transparency notes

Full ingredient disclosure provided across multiple major retailers and manufacturer site. Gluten-free and no MSG claims clearly stated. SQF Level 3 facility certification disclosed. Country of origin not explicitly stated on product pages reviewed.

Origin Not explicitly stated in available sources; Bar-S is an American brand
Last verified June 2026