Crunchy California Roll Wr

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Crunchy California Roll Wr scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch. Lemon Juice Concentrate): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Sushi Rice (Water, White Rice, Sushi Vinegar (Sugar, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Citric Acid, Kelp Extract (Kelp Extract, Sugar Alcohol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates, Alcohol, Salt, Xanthan Gum))), Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Tempura Crunch (Corn Starch [Non Gluten], Rice Bran Oil, Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Corn Flour, Baking Powder [Sodium Bicarbonate, Tapioka Sapp], Xanthan Gum)): 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 Crunchy California Roll Wr'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Crabstick (Fish Protein (Alaska Pollock And/Or Pacific Whiting, Msc Certified), Water, Cane Sugar, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Egg White. Contains Less Than 2% Of Natural Flavor (Crab Juice), Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Soy Lecithin, Color Added (Paprika, Tomato Lycopene)).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Bbq Sauce (Soy Sauce [Wheat, Soybeans, Salt], Cane Sugar, Dextrose, Salted Sake [Rice, Koji {Aspergillus Oryzae}, Salt], Corn Starch, Caramel Color, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum), Dextrose, Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegan Spicy Mayo (Expeller - Pressed Canola Oil, Modified Food Starches, White Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Garlic Puree (Garlic, Citric Acid). Lemon Juice Concentrate. Pea Protein, Spice, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Fruit & Vegetable Juice (Color)).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Red Chili Puree (Red Jalapeno Peppers, Citric Acid).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.