Bertolli, Classic Meal for 2, Garlic Shrimp Risotto

Processing Score

9.0Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5/10Good

The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

036200227114

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size340 g

Amount per serving

Calories

330

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g

14%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 50mg

17%

Sodium 920mg

40%

Total Carbohydrate 44g

16%

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Total Sugars 4g

Protein 13g

Calcium 150mg

12%

Iron 1.1mg

* 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

29 listed · 6 flagged for review

ZUCCHINI, COOKED PARBOILED ITALIAN MEDIUM GRAIN RICE, WATER, RED BELL PEPPERS, YELLOW SQUASH, COOKED GARLIC POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, SUGAR, SPICES, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CELLULOSE GUM, LEMON OIL, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, LESS THAN 2% TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (TO PREVENT CAKING), TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN MOISTURE), CREAM, WHITE WINE, GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ONIONS, GARLIC, SOYBEAN OIL, RICE STARCH, BASIL, SPICE.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Bertolli, Classic Meal for 2, Garlic Shrimp Risotto scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Frozen Dinners, this product is more processed than about 37% of the 5,358 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 Bertolli, Classic Meal for 2, Garlic Shrimp Risotto'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: Maltodextrin, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lemon Oil, Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Tricalcium Phosphate (To Prevent Caking).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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