Spanakopita
The processing score reflects 85 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
24 listed · 8 flagged for reviewFILLING: SPINACH, IMITATION CREAM CHEESE (CHEESE [MILKFAT, NONFAT MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM], WHEY), FETA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, NONFAT MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ENZYME, SALT), ONION, EGGS, WATER, CANOLA OIL, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, PARMESAN CHEESE FLAVOR (PARMESAN CHEESE [MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTER [CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORS], CORN OIL, OLIVE OIL, CREAM, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS), MODIFIED CELLULOSE, SUGAR, GRANULATED GARLIC, SALT, SPICES. PASTRY: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, MODIFIED PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, WHEY, MONOGLYCERIDES OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR ADDED, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), DEXTROSE, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURED MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, LIPASE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CELLULOSE, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE)), MALTODEXTRIN, SPICE, PARSLEY, CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Spanakopita scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Modified Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Spanakopita'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: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Parmesan Cheese Flavor (Parmesan Cheese [Milk, Bacterial Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Salt, Yeast Extract, Butter [Cream, Natural Flavors], Corn Oil, Olive Oil, Cream, Sugar, Natural Flavors), Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Modified Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Sugar, Whey, Monoglycerides Of Fats And Fatty Acids, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), Artificial Flavor, Color Added, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Cultured Milk, Bacterial Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Lipase, Calcium Chloride, Cellulose, Sorbic Acid (Preservative)).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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