Chopped Kit, Bbq Ranch

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Soy), Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Seasoning: Dehydrated Cheddar Cheese Powder (Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes))): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Fresh Produce, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 6,649 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 Kit, Bbq Ranch'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: Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Canola Oil), Vegetable Oil (Safflower Oil And/Or Sunflower Oil), Pure Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Safflower Oil, And/Or Sunflower Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide (To Prevent Caking).

Common in powdered processed foods.