Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Grilled Seasoned Angus Beef And Modified Food Starch Strips): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 91% of the 4,915 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 Philly Cheesesteak Grilled Cheese'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: Bread (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Sugar, Salt, Yeast, Dough Conditioner [Wheat Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Soybean Oil, Enzymes], Non Fat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin), Caramel Color Added (Angus Beef, Water, Caramel Color, Dextrose, Modified Food Starch, Natural Flavor, Onion Powder, Salt, Sodium Phosphates, Spices, Vinegar), Caramelized Onion (Yellow Onion, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dough Conditioner [Wheat Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Soybean Oil, Enzymes].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sauce (Water, Cheese Sauce Mix [A Dehydrated Blend Of Whey, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Corn Starch, Butter, Buttermilk Solids, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Carrageenan, Lactic Acid, Oleoresin Paprika (Color), Annatto (Color), Natural Flavor, Enzyme Modified Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Disodium Phosphate, Enzymes, Xanthan Gum)], Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Methylcellulose, Natural Smoke Flavor, Annatto Cheese Color [Water, Natural Extractives Of Annatto Seeds]).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.