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Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat
Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat by Baken-Ets provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 50 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 4 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Total fat | 32.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Total sugars | 7.1 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 50 g |
| Salt | 6.4 g |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 40% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Ingredients
FRIED PORK SKINS, SALT, SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, TOMATO POWDER, ONION POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES (INCLUDING RED PEPPER), NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), ARTIFICIAL COLOR (PAPRIKA EXTRACT, YELLOW 5 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE), SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, TURMERIC.
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 4 oz
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0028400705660
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat?
Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat contains 500 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat?
Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
Does Baken-Ets Sweet Southern Heat contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102) and Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 22, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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