Beans & Peas Seasoning

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Beans & Peas Seasoning scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soy)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Smoked Torula Yeast, Yeast Extract)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 68% 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 Beans & Peas Seasoning'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Brown Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Rendered Bacon Fat (Tbhq And Citric Acid Added As Preservatives)*, Lactic Acid. Contains Less Than 2% Silicone Dioxide (Added To Help Prevent Caking).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.