Crunchy Shrimp

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Flavor Enhancer (Disodium Ribonucleotides)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Spicy Sauce [Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolk, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Flavor), Garlic, Onion, Dried), Sriracha Chili Sauce, (Chili, Vinegar, Garlic, Sugar, Salt, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Bisulfite As Preservatives, Xanthan Gum), Red Pepper, Hot Chili Flavored Oil (Rice Oil, Sesame Oil, Spice Extract (Red Pepper, Rapeseed Oil, Paprika, Sunflower Oil)), Distilled Vinegar], Sushi Sauce (Sugar, Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt), Water, Corn Syrup, Mirin (Sweet Cooking Rice Wine), Modified Corn Starch, Caramel Color, Salt, Xanthan Gum)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Wasabi (Horseradish, Mustard, Corn Flour, Citric Acid, Fd&C Yellow No .5, Blue 1)): 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 Shrimp'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: Cooked White Rice (Water, Natural Vinegar [Sugar, Grain Vinegar, Rice Vinegar, Salt And Brown Sugar]), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Water, Whole Eggs And Egg Yolks, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Calcium Disodium Edta Used To Protect Quality, Natural Flavors)Syrup, Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Pickled Ginger (Ginger, Water, Sugar, Salt, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Fructose, Malic Acid, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.