Chipotle Bbq Chicken Leg & Thigh

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Other Additives (Hot Sauce (Distilled Vinegar [Water And Vinegar], Red Peppers, Salt, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid [To Preserve Freshness], Red 40)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 6,999 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 Chipotle Bbq Chicken Leg & Thigh'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Chicken: Chicken (Water, Potato Starch, Sea Salt). Bbq Sauce: Ketchup (Tomato, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring), Molasses, Brown Sugar, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tomato Paste (Tomato, Citric Acid [Naturally Derived])Onion Powder.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.