Fresh, Garlic Spread

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Fresh, Garlic Spread scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 59% 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 Fresh, Garlic Spread'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono- And Diglycerides, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate Added). Contains 2% Or Less Of: Garlic Powder.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic And Malic Acids.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.