Asian Caesar Chopped Salad Kit, Asian Caesar

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Asian Caesar Chopped Salad Kit, Asian Caesar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Contains Soyi, Xanthan Gum, Spice, Paprika)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Fresh Produce, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 6,649 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 Asian Caesar Chopped Salad Kit, Asian Caesar'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: Vegetables: Romaine Lettuce; Dressing: Canola Oil, Less Than 2% Of Sesame Oil, Non-Gmo Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid; Wonton Strips: Wheat Flour, Sorbic Acid (Preservative); Black Sesame Seeds.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.