Chicken Mini Egg Rolls, Chicken

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chicken Mini Egg Rolls, Chicken scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein): Extensive modification indicates 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 Mini Egg Rolls, Chicken'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 And/Or Cottonseed Oils, Sesame Oil (Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil), All Purpose Shortening (Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural Flavor Enhancer (Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin). Crust: Wheat Flour, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Powder (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch). Sauce: Water.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.