Beefstew Seasoning Mix, Beefstew

Processing Score

6.0Highly Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

1/10Poor

The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

041415036086

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size5 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat N/A

Trans Fat N/A

Cholesterol N/A

Sodium 450mg

20%

Total Carbohydrate 3g

Dietary Fiber N/A

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 0g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

15 listed · 4 flagged for review

CORNSTARCH, SALT, ONION, SUGAR, SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA), TOMATO, HYDROLYZED GLUTEN (CORN AND WHEAT), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CARAMEL COLOR, CULTURED WHEY (MILK), CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, BEEF EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

Flavor Enhancers (Hydrolyzed Gluten (Corn And Wheat)): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Beefstew Seasoning Mix, Beefstew'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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

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