Chopped Asian Salad Kit

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chopped Asian Salad Kit scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch, Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 And #6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Less Than 2% Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 10,255 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 Chopped Asian Salad Kit'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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Disodium Edta (Added To Protect Quality).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Corn Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Sunflower Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Steak Sauce (Water, Tomato Paste, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Raisin Paste, Orange Puree, Spices, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Caramel Color, Xanthan Gum), Honey, 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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid And Citric Acid (Anti-Oxidant).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.