Banquet Basic Chicken Cantina Bowl, 7 Oz

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Banquet Basic Chicken Cantina Bowl, 7 Oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch, Modified Rice Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

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 Banquet Basic Chicken Cantina Bowl, 7 Oz'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil. Ranchero Sauce: Water, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Olive Oil. Cooked Chicken: White Meat Chicken.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Chicken Flavor (Maltodextrin, Chicken Broth, Salt, Flavors), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate. Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [Color]). Contains: Milk.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.