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Lloyds Spareribs, Pork, Junior 1/2 Rack, St. Louis Style
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Lloyds Spareribs, Pork, Junior 1/2 Rack, St. Louis Style

LLOYD'S
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
350
Calories
21g
Protein
13g
Sugars
700mg
Sodium
92
Ingredients

What You Should Know

LLOYD'S Spareribs, Pork, Junior 1/2 Rack, St. Louis Style is a 16 oz, ready-to-heat packaged rib offering that you would typically find in the refrigerated prepared foods aisle near other heat-and-serve entrees, marinated meats, and bottled BBQ sauces. The tray-sized half rack sits alongside rotisserie chickens, pre-seasoned pork cuts, and microwaveable dinners, often displayed for quick grab-and-go weeknight solutions. It fits occasions like casual family dinners, backyard tailgates, or any busy shopping trip when shoppers want the flavor of barbecue without the time investment of smoking or grilling. The brand projects a classic, working-class American BBQ identity — value-minded, family-focused, and nostalgic — aimed at shoppers who want indulgent, familiar comfort food. Labeling leans on taste cues rather than wellness claims: calls out natural smoke flavoring and original BBQ sauce, but there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes sweeteners and preservatives. Visually the package promises saucy, smoky flavor with images of glazed ribs and bold type emphasizing original BBQ. In plain language the product is a highly processed, ready-made meat entree formulated for convenience; it combines cooked pork with a prepared sauce and several functional additives. Sensory details: expect tender, saucy ribs with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze, a pronounced smoke and molasses note, and a soft fall-off-the-bone texture after reheating. Rituals around use include reheating in oven or microwave, serving with coleslaw and cornbread, or tossing into a tailgate cooler for an easy centerpiece.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat24g31%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol100mg33%
Sodium700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Total Sugars13g
Protein21g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVORING, ADDEDIngredients:, Cooked, Pork, Spareribs,, Tomato, Puree, (Water,, Tomato, Paste),, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Vinegar,, Seasoning, Rub, (Sugar,, Spices,, Salt,, Paprika,, Dextrose,, Garlic, Powder,, Cocoa, Powder, Processed, with, Alkali,, Tamarind, Extract, [Contains, Corn, Syrup,, Prune, Juice, Concentrate,, Extract, of, Tamarind,, Water,, Tartaric, Acid,, Caramel, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Molasses],, Natural, Flavoring,, Tocopherols,, Sunflower, Oil),, Molasses,, Seasoning, Blend, (Modified, Cornstarch,, Salt,, Chili, Pepper,, Onion, Powder,, Paprika,, Garlic, Powder,, Sodium, Benzoate, [Preservative],, Spice,, Erythorbic, Acid,, Natural, Smoke, Flavoring),, Salt,, Sugar,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Natural, Smoke, Flavoring,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Flavoring..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as high fructose corn syrup, modified cornstarch, sodium benzoate, sodium phosphate and natural smoke flavoring, and is a ready-to-eat formulated product, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Lloyds Spareribs, Pork, Junior 1/2 Rack, St. Louis Style

Well, health is a bit of a moving target, isn’t it? The spareribs pack a solid protein punch at 21 grams per serving, which is great if you're looking to fuel up. However, they do come with a good dose of sodium (700mg) and fats, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy these in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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