Gluten Free Mozzarella Sticks

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Gluten Free Mozzarella Sticks scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Natamycin): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Other Additives (Batter (Yellow Corn Flour, Rice Flour, Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Cream Of Tartar, Sodium Bicarbonate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Xanthan Gum, Spice)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this is among the less processed of the 4,714 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 Gluten Free Mozzarella Sticks' 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, Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Gluten Free Bread Crumbs (Brown Rice Flour, White Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Tapioca Flour, Brown Sugar, Canola Oil, Eggs, Salt), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.