Asian Inspired Pork Strips

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Asian Inspired Pork Strips scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 25% 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 Asian Inspired Pork Strips' 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: Kalbi Sauce (Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt], Sugar, Garlic, Cilantro, Dried Garlic, Sesame Oil, Apple Juice Concentrate, Rice Vinegar, Sesame Seeds, Red Chili Pepper, Black Pepper, Dried Green Onion, Spices), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Kosher Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.