Frichik
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
22 listed · 5 flagged for reviewFRI CHIK: TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEAT GLUTEN, WATER FOR HYDRATION), EGG WHITES, CORN OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF CORN STARCH, SALT, DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, GUAR GUM, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), ONION POWDER, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMINS AND MINERALS (NIACINAMIDE, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B6 [PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], VITAMIN B12 [CYANOCOBALAMIN]), NATURAL FLAVORS FROM NON-MEAT SOURCES, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT FIBER, NONFAT DRY MILK. BROTH: WATER, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN, CORN GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Frichik scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Proteins (Fri Chik: Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Protein Isolate, Soy Protein Concentrate, Wheat Gluten, Water For Hydration)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Plant-Based Proteins, this product is more processed than about 85% of the 990 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 Frichik'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors From Non-Meat Sources.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of Corn Starch, Soybean 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: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Powder (Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamins And Minerals (Niacinamide, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Vitamin B1 [Thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine Hydrochloride], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], Vitamin B12 [Cyanocobalamin]).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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