Gravy Mix, Turkey

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Malt Extract [Barley])): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 9,519 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 Gravy Mix, Turkey'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: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Creamer (Creamer, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate [Milk], Mono And Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin), Dextrose, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ethoxylated Monodiglycerides. Not More Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking.

Common in powdered processed foods.