Gusto
Open Food Facts brand roll-up for Gusto, current as of September 2026. Screening averages and flag shares live in the short-answer band below. This hero only situates the catalog slice.
The short answer
Gusto averages 89.4/100 across the 31 of 45 tracked products that carry an ingredient list, and 71.0% of those contain at least one separately flagged ingredient. The figure summarizes Open Food Facts labels cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI; it does not establish recall status, allergy suitability, or the composition of products outside this snapshot.
- 89.4/100
- average ingredient-screening score across 31 scored products
- 45
- tracked products in this brand roll-up
- 71.0%
- scored products with at least one flagged ingredient
- 83.3%
- of NOVA-classified products that are ultra-processed (Group 4)
Source snapshot current as of September 2026; open individual products before making a product-specific decision.
Portfolio reading
Use the distribution, then open the outliers
With 45 tracked products, the useful signal is the shape of the portfolio rather than one headline score. The current concern-sorted list begins Gusto, boneless smoked ham; Gusto, boneless hickory smoked pit ham; Gusto, boneless smoked ham; 71.0% of records contain at least one flagged ingredient while the overall mean is 89.4/100. Open those outliers first, then compare neighboring formulations. The aggregate does not establish recall status, allergen suitability, or the composition of an item outside this snapshot.
Catalog evidence
Ingredient-list coverage comes before the score
Only 31 of 45 tracked Gusto records (68.9%) include an ingredient list. The remaining 14 cannot be screened, so the 89.4/100 mean describes the labelled subset rather than the whole brand.
Next check: use the product rows below to verify the labelled subset, then compare the current package for any unscored item.
What the Data Says About Gusto
Gusto: 45 products tracked, 31 with an ingredient list, avg safety score 89.4/100, 71.0% of those scored products has at least one flagged ingredient.
Because ingredient lists cover only 68.9% of tracked records, this average is a description of the labelled subset, not a brand-wide tier. The coverage gap is the dominant limitation. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Processing mix (NOVA)
Gusto processing intensity
Gusto's NOVA-classified set is 30 products: 83.3% ultra-processed (Group 4, 25 items) with Group 4 (ultra-processed) largest at 25. That ultra-processed share sits 5 points above the 78.3% median for 1,323 brands with 50+ products. NOVA is processing intensity, not additive safety.
Shelf mix
Where Gusto shows up in Open Food Facts
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Gusto concentrates in Meats and their products (25, 86% of this top-five); Snacks (2); Meals (1); Plant-based foods and beverages (1).
Average score by leading shelf label
| Shelf | Scored n | Avg | Flagged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meats and their products | 24 | 88.1/100 | 79.2% |
| Snacks | 2 | 100/100 | 0% |
Portfolio shape
How scores cluster inside this brand
The brand average (89.4/100) summarizes 31 scored products. This distribution shows whether that mean sits on a tight cluster or a wide spread, a few low-scoring SKUs can matter even when the headline average looks strong.
Gusto product score distribution
Brand average 89.4/100 across 31 scored products
89 35th percentile sits above 35% of the 31 scored products we track
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored products. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Distribution as text
- 80–90
- 22 scored products (71%)
- 100 and above
- 9 scored products (29%)
Source Open Food Facts product labels × FDA SAFFA × CSPI · September 2026
Sodium Nitrite is the flagged ingredient Gusto uses most
Across the 31 Gusto products scored here, Sodium Nitrite appears in 19. Only 1,491 other brands here use it (4.2%), which makes it a more particular choice than the flags that dominate the catalogue. A flag records that a named source raised a concern about an ingredient. It is not a finding that a product is unsafe to eat.
| Flagged ingredient | Gusto products | Why it is flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Nitrite | 19 | Preservative with a recorded concern |
| Sodium Nitrate | 3 | Preservative with a recorded concern |
Counts are products in this database whose ingredient list names the flagged ingredient. Flags come from FDA enforcement actions, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings and US state ingredient laws; see the methodology for how each source is applied.
Visible product sample
Label complexity does not determine the screening result
Each point is one of the 31 concern-sorted Gusto records shown below. Horizontal position is the number of resolved ingredients on that product's stored label; vertical position is its source-derived screening score. The dashed medians (9 ingredients and 85/100) divide this displayed sample only. A longer label is not automatically worse: open a specific product to inspect its flagged rows and source coverage.
- Shown records
- 31
- Median label
- 9 ingredients
- Median score
- 85/100
The outlined point is Gusto, boneless smoked ham, the displayed record with the most flagged ingredients (1). Bubble size represents flagged ingredient count plus one, so zero-flagged products remain visible. The score is derived from FDA SAFFA and CSPI fields; this chart does not establish recall status, dietary suitability, or a health outcome.
Read the plotted values
- Gusto, boneless smoked ham: 10 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, boneless hickory smoked pit ham: 10 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, boneless smoked ham: 10 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, smoked boneless ham: 10 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, cooked ham: 9 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, cooked ham: 10 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Heartland Chopped Ham: 8 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, heartland chopped ham: 8 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Heartland Chopped Ham: 7 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Chopped Ham: 7 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, heartland, cooked ham: 8 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, baked ham: 9 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, ham, honey cured: 10 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, bone in smoked ham: 7 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Brown Sugar Cured Ham: 7 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, cured ham, honey: 10 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Heartland Pork Bologna: 12 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Spiced Luncheon Loaf: 9 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, hickory smoked bacon: 6 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, bacon, hickory smoked: 6 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, turkey ham: 12 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Gusto, cooked ham: 10 resolved ingredients, 85/100, 1 flagged.
- Cu Cascaval Corn Snacks: 17 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Gusto Sweet Potatoe Chips: 5 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Calabrese Spicy Salami: 12 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Mild Genoa Salami: 9 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Uncured Pepperoni: 10 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Smoked Paprika Chorizo: 8 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Gusto, artisanal salame, pepperoni: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Sopressata Snack Pack: 22 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Gusto, pufuleti salted corn puffs: 3 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
Products by Gusto
Showing 45 display-quality records, sorted by concern level (most flagged first).
Nationwide brands with similar catalog profiles
Two PlainFoodSafe-derived peer sets for Gusto: closest on tracked product count (45 here) and closest on average ingredient screening score (89.4/100 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood, not a largest-catalog strip.
Similar average screening score
Nearest other brands by average ingredient screening score (floored at ≥50 scored products), distinct from the count row.
Counts and averages from Open Food Facts labels screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine; neither axis is a health outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gusto food safe? ▼
Gusto has an average safety score of 89/100 across the 31 of 45 tracked products that carry an ingredient list. 71.0% of those contain flagged ingredients.
How many Gusto products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 45 Gusto products. 31 include an ingredient list and can be screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI data; 14 cannot be scored from this snapshot.
How processed is the Gusto catalog? ▼
Gusto has 30 NOVA-classified products; 83.3% are ultra-processed (Group 4, 25 items) and Group 4 is the largest slice. NOVA describes processing intensity, not whether additives on a label are flagged.
Which shelves dominate the Gusto catalog? ▼
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Gusto concentrates in Meats and their products (25, 86% of this top-five); Snacks (2); Meals (1); Plant-based foods and beverages (1).
Does Gusto use artificial dyes? ▼
Open the individual product pages below to see which Gusto items list a synthetic dye on their label. For whether the company has committed to removing dyes, the FDA and CSPI both publish corporate-commitment trackers; we no longer restate those commitments here.
What to do with this Gusto profile
Use this roll-up as orientation, then verify the specific package you hold against its ingredient panel and the named official sources.
- Start with Gusto, boneless smoked ham, the displayed product with the most flagged ingredients (1) in this sample. Open the outlier product
- Sodium Nitrite appears in 19 scored Gusto products, review why each source flags it before treating the brand average as uniform. Review flagged ingredient counts
- Compare Gusto's 89.4/100 average and 71.0% flagged share against other brands before treating either figure as a recall or clearance signal. Brand safety rankings
- Cross-check any additive concern against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine rather than relying on this derived index alone. Scoring methodology
A flagged ingredient records a source concern, not a recall, ban, or medical clearance. Always verify the current package label and consult official sources for product-specific decisions.
Citation & disclaimer notes
Brand scores aggregate ingredient-level FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings across Open Food Facts product data. See our methodology. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe.Disclaimer: Informational purposes only; not professional advice. A flagged ingredient is not a recall or a ban. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Brand figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.
