Fried Chik'n with Gravy

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Fried Chik'n with Gravy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Proteins (Fried Chik'N: Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Protein Isolate, Wheat Gluten, Water For Hydration)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Artificial Flavors (Natural And Artificial Flavors From Non-Meat Sources): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement 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 Fried Chik'n with Gravy'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.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Hydrolyzed Casein.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Smoke Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Plant ProteinsUPF marker

In this product: Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.

Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Corn Oil, Mixed Triglycerides From Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil, 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.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Torula Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamins (Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B1 [Thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B6 [Pyridoxine Hydrochloride], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], Vitamin B12 [Cyanocobalamin]).

Natural sources but industrial application.