Classic Potato Salad

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Dill Pickle (Cucumbers, Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Alum, Natural Flavorings, Turmeric, Polysorbate 80, Calcium Chloride)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 10,255 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 Classic Potato Salad'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: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Mustard Flour, Citric Acid, Calcium Disodium Edta [Preservative], Spice Extractive, Natural Flavor), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Lactate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Kosher Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.