Arizona, Marinade, Lemon Pepper

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Arizona, Marinade, Lemon Pepper scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Less Than 2%: Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Calcium Disodium Edta And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% 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 Arizona, Marinade, Lemon Pepper'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Natural Garlic Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.