Crunchy Roll Value Combo

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Sushi Rice (Water, White Rice, Sushi Vinegar (Sugar, Rice Vinegar, Water, Salt, Citric Acid, Kelp Extract (Kelp Extract, Sorbitol, Maltitol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates, Alcohol, Salt, Xanthan Gum))), Bbq Sauce (Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt], Cane Sugar, Dextrose, Salted Sake [Rice, Koji (Aspergillus Oryzae), Salt], Corn Starch, Caramel Color, Yeast Extract, 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], Salt, 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 Roll Value Combo'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shrimp Tempura (Farm Raised Shrimp, Wheat Flour, Starch, Egg Albumen Powder, Salt, Baking Powder, Whole Egg Powder, Wheat Protein, Food Color (Vitamin B2), Pre-Fried In Non-Gmo Palm Oil).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegan Spicy Mayo (Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soy Protein, Sea Salt, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate), Dextrose, Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

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

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sesame Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.