Sofrito Cooking Base Cubes, Sofrito

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Sofrito Cooking Base Cubes, Sofrito scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate To Preserve Freshness And Annatto): 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 Sofrito Cooking Base Cubes, Sofrito'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: 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: Ham Type Flavor (Maltodextrin, Salt, Palm Oil, Yeast Extract, Molasses, Silicon Dioxide, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Medium Chain Triglicerides, Sunflower Oil, Natural & Artificial Flavors. Natural Smoke Flavor And Citric Acid).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.