Chickenless Tenders

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chickenless Tenders scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Plant Proteins (Textured Pea Protein, Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Flavor Extracts): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Sodium Acetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Chickenless Tenders' 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: Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Expeller Pressed Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup Solids, Breaded With (Yellow Corn Flour, Rice Flour, Water, Yellow Cornmeal, Rice Starch, Cornstarch, Sea Salt, Dextrose, Organic Garlic Powder, Organic Onion Powder, Spices, Breading Set In Expeller Pressed Canola Oil).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Malic Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.