Chicken Tender Sauce
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
28 listed · 7 flagged for reviewSOYBEAN OIL, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, EGGS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CORN SYRUP, SPICES, LEMON JUICE, MUSTARD SEED, GARLIC, MOLASSES, ONIONS, PAPRIKA, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, CELERY SEED, XANTHAN GUM, MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, ANCHOVY EXTRACT (FISH), AUTOLYZED YEAST, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (RETAINS PRODUCT FRESHNESS), NATURAL FLAVORS, TAMARIND EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, SUNFLOWER OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Chicken Tender Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 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 Tender Sauce'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: Soybean Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Molasses, Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta (Retains Product Freshness).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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