Chicken Wings , Honey Bbq

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chicken Wings , Honey Bbq scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Wings , Honey Bbq'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.

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: Honey Bbq Sauce (Water, Tomato Paste, Sugar, Honey Powder [Refinery Syrup, Honey], Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Mustard [Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice, Garlic Powder], Salt, Modified Food Starch, Smoke Flavor, Caramel Color, Onion Powder, Spices, Xanthan Gum, Corn Syrup Solids, Lemon Juice, Lemon Oil).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.