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Adolph's, Prime Cut, Marinade Mix, Beef

Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair

The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021500012225
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size2.5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 400mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g

* 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

15 listed · 4 flagged for review

SALT, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SPICES (INCLUDING BLACK PEPPER), PAPRIKA, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC, ONION, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (ADDED TO MAKE FREE FLOWING), NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, BROMELAIN (TENDERIZER), BEEF EXTRACT, BEEF TALLOW.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Adolph's, Prime Cut, Marinade Mix, Beef scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
  • Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
  • Industrial Enzymes (Bromelain (Tenderizer)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 11,127 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Adolph's, Prime Cut, Marinade Mix, Beef's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tricalcium Phosphate (Added To Make Free Flowing).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

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