Crab Ball

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Crab Ball scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate Added To Protect Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Pimentos (Pimentos, Water, Citric Acid)): 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 Crab Ball'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: Imitation Crabmeat (Fish Protein [Pollock And/Or Whiting], Water, Wheat Starch, Mirin Wine [Water, Sugar, Ethyl Alcohol, Rice, Salt], Egg White, Sorbitol, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Potato Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Natural And Artificial Carb Flavors, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Paprika Oleoresin, Lycopene, Color Added, Soy Lecithin).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.