American Special Roll Wr

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, American Special Roll Wr scores Ultra-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.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Sushi Vinegar (Sugar,Rice Vinegar, Salt,Citric Acid, Kelp Extract (Kelp Extract,Sorbitol,Maltitol,Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates,Alcohol,Salt,Xanthan Gum)), Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 6,999 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 American Special Roll Wr'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Crabstick (Fish Protein (Alaska Pollock&/Or Pacific Whiting),Sugar,Potato&Tapioca Starch,Egg White,Natural Flavor (Crab Juice),Potassium Chloride,Salt,Yeast Extract,Soy Lecithin,Color Added (Paprika, Tomato Lycopene)).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shrimp Tempura (Shrimp,Wheat Flour,Starch,Egg Albumen Powder, Salt,Baking Powder,Whole Egg Powder,Wheat Protein, Food Color (Vitamin B2),Palm Oil).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegan Spicy Mayo (Canola Oil,Brown Rice Syrup,Apple Cider Vinegar,Soy Protein,Sea Salt, Mustard Flour,Lemon Juice Concentrate), Dextrose, Teriyaki Sauce (Sugar,Soy Sauce,Modified Food Starch,Prune Concentrate Juice,Salted Rice Wine,Lemon Concentrate Juice,Onion Powder,Natural Flavor,Xanthan Gum), Bbq Sauce (Soy Sauce, Sugar,Dextrose,Salted Sake [Rice,Koji{Aspergillus Oryzae},Salt],Corn Starch,Caramel Color,Yeast Extract,Xanthan Gum).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Red Chili Puree (Jalapeno,Citric Acid).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sesame Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.