Chef Merito, Seasoned Tenderizer
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
052287200420
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size0.43 g
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 110mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
14 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSALT, GARLIC, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, MSG, SUGAR, OREGANO, CUMIN, ONION, BLACK PEPPER, SILICON DIOXIDE, NATURAL FLAVORS, PAPAIN, YELLOW 6.
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, Chef Merito, Seasoned Tenderizer scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Msg, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Papain): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
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 Chef Merito, Seasoned Tenderizer'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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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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