Chili's, Black Bean Lasagna

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chili's, Black Bean Lasagna 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.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Chili's, Black Bean Lasagna'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.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Filled Lasagna (Enriched Durum Flour [Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Black Beans [Prepared Black Beans, Water, Salt, Calcium Chloride], Picante Sauce [Tomato Puree {Water, Tomato Paste}, Onions, Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Natural Flavor], Part Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese [Whey, Cream, Vinegar, Carrageenan], Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Modified Food Starch, Jalapeno Peppers [Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Chloride], Cilantro, Cumin, Salt, Cayenne Pepper).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Granulated Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.