Recaito Cooking Base Cubes
Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041331093637
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewGREEN PEPPER, ONION, WATER, SALT, CULANTRO (RECAO), SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GUAR GUM, CITRIC ACID AND SODIUM BENZOATE TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Recaito Cooking Base Cubes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 7,596 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 Recaito Cooking Base Cubes' 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.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid And Sodium Benzoate To Preserve Freshness.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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