Chicken a La King with Noodles

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chicken a La King with Noodles scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Less Than 2% Of: Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Other Additives (Pimientos (Pimiento, Citric Acid)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Flavoring (Yeast Extract, Safflower Oil, Natural Flavoring)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 7,596 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 Chicken a La King with Noodles' 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: Chicken Base (Chicken Meat, Salt, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Chicken Fat, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Turmeric, Spice Extract), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.