Fish Tacos

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Fish Tacos 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.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor, Flavor Enhancer (Yeast Extract, Salt)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Fish Tacos' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Chimichurri Paste ( [Canola/Olive Oil Blend, Onions, Parsley, Cilantro, Garlic, Salt, Red Wine Vinegar, Jalapenos, Thyme, Lime Juice, Black Pepper], Contains Less Than 2% Of: Seasoning [Salt, Spices, Flavorings, Sugar, Dehydrated Soy Sauce {Wheat, Soybeans, Salt}, Maltodextrin, Salt]), Maltodextrin. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Dehydrated Jalapeno, Sugar, Roasted Garlic Base (Roasted Garlic, Salt, Maltodextrin [From Corn], Natural Flavorings, Corn Starch, Canola Oil, Sesame Oil).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Cottonseed Oil. Pre-Fried In Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Cottonseed).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.