Burrito, Mexicali
The processing score reflects 86 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
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Ingredients
43 listed · 11 flagged for reviewTORTILLA: WHEAT ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, PALM OIL, SUGAR, LEAVENING (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AND CORNSTARCH), SEA SALT, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, MONODIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, CARRAGEENAN, DRY YEAST. BEEF CRUMBLE: FILTERED WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, STRUCTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PRODUCT (ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT STARCH), SEASONING (SEA SALT BLEND (POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SEA SALT), TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONION, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM SUNFLOWER OIL), CANE SYRUP, SPICES, (INCLUDING CELERY SEED), DEHYDRATED RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER, SALT, TOMATO POWDER, MOLASSES, SPICE EXTRACTIVE, CITRIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL, WHEAT), METHYLCELLULOSE, WHEAT GLUTEN, MALT EXTRACT, CELLULOSE FIBER, BEET JUICE. VEGAN CHEESE: FILTERED WATER, COCONUT OIL, MODIFIED CORN & POTATO STARCH, POTATO STARCH, GREEN & RED DRIED PEPPERS (1.5%), CHILLIES CAYENNE PEPPER, NATURAL (VEGAN)FLAVOR (CONTAINS WHEAT MALTODEXTRIN), VITAMIN B12, COLORING: BETA CAROTENE. SAUCE: WATER, TOMATO PUREE, SRIRACHA HOT SAUCE (CHILI, SUGAR, SALT, GARLIC, DISTILLED VINEGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, XANTHAN GUM), AGAVE SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, CORNSTARCH, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED CHILE POWDER, XANTHAN GUM. VEGETABLES: ONIONS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Burrito, Mexicali scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn & Potato Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Monodiglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan, Methylcellulose, +2 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
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 Burrito, Mexicali'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: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Natural (Vegan)Flavor (Contains Wheat Maltodextrin), Sriracha Hot Sauce (Chili, Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulfite, Xanthan Gum), and 1 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, And Cornstarch).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Dry Yeast. Beef Crumble: Filtered Water.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Seasoning (Sea Salt Blend (Potassium Chloride, Sea Salt), Tapioca Dextrin, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dehydrated Onion, Grill Flavor (From Sunflower Oil), Cane Syrup, Spices, (Including Celery Seed), Dehydrated Red And Green Bell Pepper, Salt, Tomato Powder, Molasses, Spice Extractive, Citric Acid).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin B12.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coloring: Beta Carotene. Sauce: Water.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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