Barbecue Crunchy Bites, Barbecue
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial colors and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
14 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPEA PROTEIN ISOLATE, POTATO FLAKES, POTATO STARCH, SUNFLOWER OIL, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, TOMATO POWDER, SPICES, CALCIUM CARBONATE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Barbecue Crunchy Bites, Barbecue scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Pea Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 56% of the 10,682 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 Barbecue Crunchy Bites, Barbecue'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: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown 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: Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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