Grande Beef Barbacoa Burrito

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Grande Beef Barbacoa Burrito scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Preservatives [Sodium Propionate (Propionic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide), Water, Potassium Sorbate]): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Green Chiles (With Citric Acid), Tomatillos (With Citric Acid), Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 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 Grande Beef Barbacoa Burrito'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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Brown Sugar, Dextrose, and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Chloride, Calcium Disodium Edta, Cheese Sauce Base (Whey Powder, Modified Food Starch, Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Cheese Sauce Dry Blend [Whey, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Reduced Lactose Whey, Maltodextrin, Canola Oil, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Blue Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Nonfat Dry Milk, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors], Salt, Sodium Caseinate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Carrageenan, Annatto Extract, Paprika Extract, Sunflower Lecithin, Maltodextrin, White Distilled Vinegar, Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono - And Diglycerides, Lactic Acid, Yellow 5).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Blend Of Vegetable Oils (Soybean Oil And Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Powder (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Fumaric Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.