Atlantic Coast Stuffed Clams

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Atlantic Coast Stuffed Clams scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Methyl Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Atlantic Coast Stuffed Clams' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Plant ProteinsUPF marker

In this product: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.

Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Liquid And Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Artificial Butter Flavor, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor), Thiamine Hydrochloride.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color (Turmeric And Annatto Extract).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.