Hormel Sausage Pepperoni Cheddar Colby Jack Crackers Party Tray
What You Should Know
The Hormel Sausage Pepperoni Cheddar Colby Jack Crackers Party Tray is a refrigerated, ready-to-serve party platter you’d typically find in the deli/prepared foods aisle or near packaged cheese boards and antipasto trays. Branded under Hormel Gatherings, the 28-oz plastic compartment tray with a clear snap-on lid is designed for grab-and-go entertaining — think office potlucks, tailgate snack tables, or last-minute get-togethers. It reads as an every‑occasion appetizer: salty, savory cured meats and mild, kid-friendly cheeses paired with buttery, crunchy crackers. The brand positions itself as convenient and reliably familiar — Hormel’s meat heritage meets casual entertaining — aimed at busy parents, party hosts, and sports fans who want a quick platter without assembly. Labels lean on party-friendly cues more than health claims; you’ll see pasteurized cheese and allergen notices, but no organic certification and no “all natural” badge; small technical notes list mold inhibitors and preservatives. In plain terms this is a highly processed, convenience-focused product: pre-cured salamis and pepperoni with nitrites, antioxidants (BHA/BHT/TBHQ), molded cheeses with anti-caking agents and natamycin, and crackers made with enriched flour and added preservatives. Sensory impressions are immediate: a crisp crack of the cracker, tender chewy rounds of pepperoni, slightly firm slices of Colby-Jack and mild cheddar with a buttery mouthfeel; overall the flavor profile is salty, smoky and fatty. Rituals center on casual sharing — boxes opened at kitchen counters, cheese pulled aside for picky eaters, and crackers assembled into quick bite-sized snacks during game day, movie night, or impromptu brunches.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
FOR, PEPPERONI, AND, HARD, SALAMI:, BHA,, BHT, WITH, CITRIC, ACID, ADDED, TO, HELP, PROTECT, FLAVOR. Ingredients:, HORMEL®, HOMELAND®, Hard, Salami, (Beef, and, Pork,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Dextrose,, Water,, Spices,, Garlic, Powder,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Sodium, Ascorbate,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid),, HORMEL®, Pepperoni, (Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Water,, Dextrose,, Spices,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika,, Garlic, Powder,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid),, Colby, Jack, Cheese, (Colby-Jack, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, Color)],, Potato, Starch, [To, Prevent, Caking],, Powdered, Cellulose, [To, Prevent, Caking],, Natamycin, [A, Natural, Mold, Inhibitor]),, Mild, Cheddar, Cheese, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, {Vegetable, Color}],, Potato, Starch, and, Powdered, Cellulose, [to, prevent, caking],, Natamycin, [Mold, Inhibitor]),, Crackers, (Enriched, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Soybean, Oil, with, TBHQ, and, Citric, Acid, for, freshness,, Sugar,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Salt,, Corn, Syrup,, Leavening, [Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate],, Malt, Extract,, Butter,, Soy, Lecithin,, Annatto, Extract, [Color]). Contains:, Milk,, Soy,, Wheat. May, Contain:, Sesame..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •BHA - Synthetic preservative
- •BHT - Synthetic preservative
- •Natamycin - Synthetic preservative
- •Annatto - Artificial coloring
- •Annatto (Vegetable Color) - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial formulations and additives (cured meats with nitrites and BHA/BHT, cheeses with anti-caking agents and mold inhibitors, crackers with TBHQ and refined ingredients), and is a ready-to-eat, shelf-stable/refrigerated convenience product typical of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Hormel Sausage Pepperoni Cheddar Colby Jack Crackers Party Tray
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This tray offers a decent protein punch with about 6 grams per serving, but it also packs a good amount of sodium (520 mg) and fat (14g). If you’re looking for a quick snack while entertaining or on the go, it can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!