Formaggio, Stuffed Mozzarella Cheese

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Formaggio, Stuffed Mozzarella Cheese scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Industrial Enzymes (Vegetable Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 4,591 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 Formaggio, Stuffed Mozzarella 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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Red Wine.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture (May Contain Milk).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Nitrite. Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.